Highly Specialised Paediatric Dietitian
1 month ago
Job summary
Band 7 - Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian - Ketogenic Diet (Neurology) and Metabolic Medicine
Fixed term for 1 year (1 WTE - hours) ( WTE ketogenic diet and WTE metabolic)
Interview date: 6th June 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Band 7 dietitian post, within the dietetic team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust. The opportunity is to work within:
Our neurology team covers acute inpatient neurology, outpatient neuromuscular and the ketogenic diet service and is the principal provider of specialist epilepsy services, both emergency and elective, for London (North of the Thames) and the surrounding counties.
Our centre is the largest paediatric metabolic medicine service in the UK and is the main provider for London (North of the Thames) and the surrounding counties.
Our aim is to deliver efficient, high quality, multi-disciplinary care to children with complex disorders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a department who provide a clinical service to in and outpatients across the paediatric age range 0-19 years.
We are looking for a dynamic dietitian with substantial general paediatric experience who wants to further develop their skills within two highly specialist areas.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and high-quality dietetic service for both inpatients and outpatients working to agreed standards, policies and procedures.
Using specialised knowledge to manage a caseload of patients with different underlying conditions.
Assessment of the patient's needs for all children in the caseload, considering their diet history, growth and biochemical parameters and any relevant drug treatments. Making clinical decisions regarding the necessary nutritional support and dietary interventions
Comparing normal nutritional requirements in childhood and interpreting these for the sick child according to the disease process and relevant anthropometry to initiate and maintain a treatment plan
Development and updating of diet sheets and other educational resources for patients and healthcare professionals both within and outside the Trust Close liaison with the diet service technicians and tasks to support the operation and functions of the Special Feeds Unit and Diet Kitchen Teaching and supporting dietitians, diet service technicians, dietetic assistants, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of nutrition and dietary management through informal tutorials and formal study days Freedom to act interpreting the Health Professions Council code of conduct and working to all agreed standards, policies and procedures within the department and the Trust
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council Significant experience working in clinical paediatrics at band 6/7 level Ability to work until Ability to provide weekend cover of the service Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
Desirable
Additional masters level training in area related to dietetics or healthcare Knowledge of ketogenic diet and/ or metabolic dietetics
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Good communications skills including written and oral presentation and communication skills Excellent computer literacy and the ability to use different programmes Word, excel Strong team working with many health care professionals Good time management Ability to adapt to new ways of working which is beneficial to the service
Desirable
Experience in research/audit/teachingWe have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
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