Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

1 week ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you a dietitian with a keen interest in Paediatric Dietetics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dietitian tojoin our friendly dietetic team for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

We are responsible for providing a service to children and their carers across East Suffolk, both in acute and community settings.

You will be based in the Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust and form part of a team delivering paediatric dietetic care in both acute and community settings.

As a valued member of the paediatric MDT you will have the opportunity to develop your skills covering the paediatric ward and outpatient clinics.

You will be working closely with the Paediatric Dietetic Assistant Practitioners who are an integral part of the team.

We have recently been successful in securing additional funding for Neonatal nutrition.

The Paediatric dietetic team currently provide services to inpatients on the general paediatric ward and the neonatal unit, as well as undertaking general outpatient clinics, specialist MDT clinics such as Cystic Fibrosis and oncology and provide a service to all children who are enterally fed across East Suffolk.

As a valued member of the paediatric MDT we work closely with a team of paediatricians, specialist children's nurses, therapy staff and the wider healthcare community.

Main duties of the job

To perform specialised assessment, treatment and monitoring of paediatric patients with highly complex nutritional needs across a range of clinical specialities such as food allergy, Cystic Fibrosis, home enterally fed patients and neonates. To manage a caseload of paediatric patients across a range of settings including inpatients and outpatients. To provide a source of expertise to patients, carers, medical practitioners and allied health professionals and social care professionals as part of the multidisciplinary team in hospital and community settings. To provide education and training for professional colleagues and patients groups in all aspects of paediatric dietetics across East Suffolk. To provide specialist input into the planning, development and evaluation of dietetic services within paediatrics holding responsibility for defined projects.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

We have close links with the paediatric teams in Addenbrookes and Norfolk and Norwich hospital and work closely with the adult dietetic team at Ipswich Hospital.

For those new to paediatrics, our experienced paediatric dietitians can support you through training and completion of competencies.

We are a supportive team who have regular team meetings and have good links with surrounding trusts and paediatric teams.

You will be part of a team consisting of 26 Dietitians and 8 Dietetic Technicians/Assistants as well as Administrative and Secretarial staff working across both the acute and community sectors.

We are a recognised department for student training in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire and high priority is given to the continuing professional development of our staff.

In addition, although this post is advertised as a full time position, we offer flexible working and would also consider part time hours if preferred.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oDegree / Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics oRegistration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

oMember of British Dietetic Association oMember of the BDA Paediatric specialist group oLeadership qualifications LEO and Supervisory Skills oEvidence of other post registration education and training BDA paediatric MSc Modules 1-5 oTraining in Safeguarding Children oFull UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

oSignificant post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas. oPortfolio of evidence of CPD oExperience of working within Paediatric Dietetics. oExperience of delivering nutrition education and training to public and health care professionals

Knowledge

Essential

oBroad up to date knowledge and practical application of paediatric dietetics. oKnowledge and understanding of BDA professional standards oAwareness of current issues in: Nutrition and Dietetics, The NHS and Department of Health, The Health and social care agenda oAbility to analyse complex professional, clinical and ethical issues and apply in practice oAbility to lead student training within speciality oIntermediate IT skills keyboard skills, PowerPoint

Desirable

oClinical supervisory skills oCompleted audit and research projects and have applied in practice

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