Bank Paediatric Dietitian

Department: Nutrition & Dietetics

Band 7

Hours: Zero hours contract, up to 37.5 hrs per week - part time hours will also be considered

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced paediatric dietitian, with excellent clinical and communication skills, to join our friendly and supportive team based at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

The successful candidate will work closely with the multi-disciplinary paediatric team providing specialist dietetic care to children both as inpatients and outpatients. The candidate is likely to cover general paediatric clinics, inpatient cover on the children's ward and a more specialist area (depending on experience).

An individual's previous experience and skill set will determine the specific caseload assigned.

The paediatric dietetic team consists of 6 dietitians and a dietetic assistant practitioner providing a service to a number of specialist areas including allergy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, neonatal unit, and home enteral feeding. This is in addition to general paediatric clinics where infants and children are seen with a range of conditions including faltering growth, nutritional support, and cow's milk allergy.

For further information, please contact Jane Stanger or Sophie Jupe, Lead Dietitians for Paediatrics on 01908 996004 or Liz Pryke, Dietetic Service Lead (Elizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk)

Interview date: w/c 30th September 2024

Main duties of the job

You will bejoining our wider forward- thinking department of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers and admin staff,coveringacute, community, paediatric and learning disability services.We haveexcellent support staff andtake students forclinical placements.

To provide specialist paediatric service to children and young people, including inpatients and outpatients at MKUH

To work as part of the multidisciplinary paediatric team providing care for children and young people.

To contribute to the development of support and treatment pathways for children and young people receiving dietetic care across primary and secondary care.

To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate specialist areas of the the paediatric dietetic service.

About us

'68% of this staff group look forward to going to work.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge and supplement this with extensive experience to advise patients / carers with complex needs, supervise and teach others, and to use this knowledge to provide other professionals with expert dietetic advice.
• To provide nutritional and dietetic information, and clinical advice to children and young people (and their carers), working as part of the MDT

Responsibility for Resources

• To evaluate service user information in line with current evidence and produce new information as required.
• To provide and where necessary develop up-to-date resources for healthcare professionals to support nutritional management care plans.

Communication

• Using high level skills based on extensive training to motivate, counsel and support service users, staff, and carers in behaviour change. This will require well-developed skills in negotiation, persuasion, tact, and diplomacy.
• To discuss with other health professionals at all levels to promote the dietetics services, and to enhance patient care. This will include using electronic communication systems as well as more traditional methods of communication.

Professional Development

• To recognise the need for continuous professional development. Within the PDR system and after discussion with the departmental manager you will be responsible for accessing and attending your own training for professional development, meeting Health and Care Professions Council standards for registration.
• To ensure own clinical supervision needs are met.

Service Development

• To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate specialist areas of the paediatric dietetic service.
• To attend, be active and interactive in paediatric team meetings

Organisational/Administrative Responsibilities

• To be aware of the importance of being up to date with IT policies and plans, using electronic communication and reporting methods wherever possible. This includes reporting activity in a timely manner.
• To be responsible for maintaining patient records in line with department standards and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements.

Please refer to the job description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Registration in relevant profession with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of a range of specialist continuing professional development
• Post graduate study in specialist area of paediatrics (Masters level or equivalent)
• Awareness of NHS and Trust systems, policies, procedures and current changes
• Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge

Desirable

• Member of relevant specialist interest group.
• Specialist knowledge of managing children receiving home enteral feeds
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to paediatric enteral feeding.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidence based clinical practice for paediatric home enteral feeding.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised treatment,
• Up to date knowledge of all aspects of management of children and young people on special diets
• Active member of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including liaison with clinical specialists, GP, specialist nurses, community teams etc.
• Ability to autonomously manage a caseload of highly complex patients

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people receiving home enteral feeds
• Ability to undertake projects within specialist area e.g. using NICE guidance, benchmarking and clinical audit
• Ability to lead and participate in departmental audits and review of Trust Policy
• Proven leadership experience in relevant clinical specialty or similar clinical field

Skills

Essential

• Proven time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible when organising and prioritising own clinical and non-clinical caseload
• High level of written and verbal communication including report writing skills
• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients in relevant clinical area
• Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and Trust standards.
• Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
• Ability to problem-solve and to demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
• Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
• Able to support and supervise junior and student dietitians, and dietetic assistants

Personal and people development

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Knowledge of change management principles

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
• Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dietetics (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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