Paediatric Dietitian

A post has arisen for a Dietitian to join the friendly, busy and supportive Dietetic Department at the Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. The hospital covers all major Paediatric specialties, and is a regional centre for oncology, cardiology, renal dialysis, gastrointestinal disorders, CF, stem cell transplant and metabolic disease and a supraregional centre for cardiothoracic surgery, hepatology and small bowel transplantation.

This is a rotational post, rotating between the following specialties:
General paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, surgery, Ketogenic Diets and cardiology. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of specialties other than your main caseload as cover for colleagues absence or as a shadowing opportunity.

The initial rotation will be within the General Paediatric Caseload, managing a caseload of inpatients and independently running Dietetic led outpatient clinics, including group sessions for patients with CMPA. You will be working alongside another full time rotational Band 6 and part time Band 7 Dietitian

We are looking for an individual with a range of post registration experience as a clinical Dietitian, including ideally but not essentially some Paediatrics. It is however essential that you have a genuine passion for working in Paediatrics. The department is busy and active, and you need to be an individual with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills who thrives on working in a fast paced environment.

You must be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development, have excellent communication skills, be friendly, enthusiastic and be able to work as a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team

In exchange you will receive a wide range of experience and development opportunities across a number of clinical specialities and the support of a large team of experienced and knowledgeable Paediatric Dietitians.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.