Specialist Dietitian Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Band 6


Main area

  • Specialist Dietitan Home Enteral Feeding

Grade

  • Band 6

Contract

  • Permanent

Hours

  • Part time 24 hours per week (24)

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Site

  • The Children's Hospital QMC

Town

  • Nottingham

Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum (pro rata)


Salary period

  • Yearly

Closing

  • 09/11/2023 23:59
Job overview


Are you an enthusiastic dietitian who would like to join a team of around 25 dietitians, technicians and assistants at Nottingham Children's Hospital.

The post looks after infants and children that are usually on enteral feeds at home when admitted to the children's wards including PCCU at Nottingham Children's hospital.

There is a small caseload of infants and children that will also be reviewed as outpatients between admissions. The post liaises closely with the home enteral feeding team and hospital MDT's.


Experience in paediatric and enteral feeding is desirable however training will be available within the team to support your development.

Once established within the role there will be opportunities to develop your skills with more complex patients.

Main duties of the job


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.


The post holder will provide dietetic support for all infants and children admitted to the children's wards or HDU who are on enteral feeds at home.


The post holder will also support audit and service evaluation to demonstrate the benefits of dietetic input within these patient pathways.


The post holder would be supported by a Team Leader and Clinical Leads to deliver a consistent high quality dietetic service at NCH.

Working for our organisation


The Children's Therapy team at NCH is a friendly and supportive department of around 25 dietitians, support workers and administrative staff who work closely alongside the wider MDT, providing excellent evidence-based care and innovative ways of working.


Throughout NUH we have a diverse range of AHP and support staff who work together to deliver the high-quality care we aspire to supported by our Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You must have experience of working as a Dietitian.

You will need to have excellent communication and leadership skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload and that of other members of staff within a supportive team.

You will work alongside dietitians as well as dietetic technicians and dietetic assistants. We expect you to be
enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop your own skills and those of others. Experience of nutritional support is desirable. Additional training will be provided.


As part of this role, it is essential that you will be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) accordingly to national and local guidance.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

  • HCPC Registered Dietitian
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Experience of working as registered dietitian
Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of working in specialist area
Communication

Essential criteria

  • Escellent verbal and non verbal skills
  • Evidence of MDT working
  • Able to overcome barriers to communication
Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria

  • Able to interpret and evaluate complex information froma range of sources to support decision making
Planning and Organisation

Essential criteria

  • Able to manage workload of self and others
Physical

Essential criteria

  • Able to undertake anthropometric measurements
  • Able to use relevant computer packages
  • Able to travel within and beyond the organisation
Employer certification / accreditation badges


Applicant requirements:

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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