Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen, we are seeking an enthusiastic dietitian to join our dynamic service We are a team of three full-time paediatric community dietitians and a dietetic assistant, with admin support.

Working within the Children's Integrated Services;there are close working relationships with community paediatricians, children's community nurses, paediatric speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational will either already have some paediatric dietetic experience, or be keen and interested to develop your skills in this area. This vacancy is for a Band 6 post with flexible working opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in providing a dietetic service to children and young people across the borough requiring enteral feeding and oral nutrition support, attending special schools or at home. The outpatient caseload includes faltering growth, children with allergies and other general conditions. The postholder will have opportunity to express an interest in which pathways they would like to jointly lead department is established as trainers for placements for dietetic students each year and you will be actively involved in student training and the training of other health professionals, as post holder will be supported by the paediatric team, with regular team meetings and clinical supervision. Participation in CPD is actively encouraged.Candidates must be qualified dietitians registered with the HCPC with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach.

Applicant with Proof of HCPC Registration Pending for 2024 will be considered.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Essential Qualification/Registration

Essential

BSc/MSc Nutrition and Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics HCPC registration

Desirable

Membership of the BDA

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Good Knowledge of Nutrition and Dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy Awareness of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethnic and Standards of proficiency Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions Well-developed communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Ability to convey complex information in an understandable way Computing Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to demonstrate organisational skills including time management, prioritising and the ability to complete a task. Ability to work autonomously within code of practice with peer support. To have an understanding of and adhere to relevant Trust policies and procedures including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety. Ability to work flexibly within a stressful and unpredictable environment Portray a professional image Good team working skills Caring and sensitive to the needs of patients, staff and colleagues Access to own transport to travel across Northern Care alliance sites to meet patient needs, access training and attend meetings Awareness of role of audit and evidence based practice Ability to reflect and appraise own performance Presentation skills

Desirable

Experience of working in community paediatric dietetics

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