Paediatric Dietitian

We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with an interest in paediatrics to join our team of 15 dietitians, nurse, and admin who work across the acute and community setting.

If successful, you will be responsible for dietetic input into our children's wards along with carrying out paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics.

We are a friendly department, offering excellent support for personal development and engagement in student training in which you will play an active role.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

To provide a nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting and may be in a 1:1 or group setting. Clinics will include those children referred for advice regarding faltering growth, allergies , restricted eating and coeliac disease, along with clinics in special schools for children with complex feeding difficulties.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to Paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting.

Provide dietetic input into general paediatric dietetic clinics, and special school clinics for children with complex feeding difficulties

Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner

Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the case load as an autonomous practitioner

Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering. This will require developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.

Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.

Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.

Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.

Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post

Have an active involvement in student training

Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations