Specialist Dietitian

**Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.**
**Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months**
**We have an exciting opportunity to join an Acute Paediatric Dietetic Team. To provide input to the General and Diabetes service.**

The post holder will act as an expert practitioner selecting, assessing, planning and delivering evidence based, nutrition and dietetic care to patients within a specialist field and act as a source of expertise for patients, within the speciality, other health care professionals, GPs and Consultants.

**KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB**

Registered Dietitian with valid HCPC Registration

Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level

Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.

Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.

Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice.

Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery.

Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification

The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative

Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.

Effective time management skills

Working knowledge of basic information technology

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Gillian Smith, paediatric dietitian on 01698 366 188

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

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