Advanced Dietitian - Paediatrics

Full time - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Permanent

Salary Range- Competitive dependent upon skills and experience

Were looking for an Advanced Dietician to join our team at HCA within The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC.

The Portland Hospital is one of six world-class hospitals within HCA, offering the very highest standards of clinical skills and nursing care across a wide range of specialties. It is the only private hospital dedicated to paediatrics and Women's health in the UK. Our specialist paediatric, maternity and women's health units are staffed by experienced consultants and nursing staff, all of whom have access to advanced medical technology and help ensure a positive patient experience for those who visit us.

Main duties of the job

Within this role there will be an element of service and business development with a solid understanding of the specialist field, to represent and direct high-quality nutritional care, to grow and develop the service line.

Working with a high level of independence, the role may include mentoring and supervision of junior members of the dietetic department. Student training, in-service teaching, service development and service promotion would be expected.

The postholder should be able to independently manage the nutritional care of patients which may include enteral and parenteral feeding and will deputise for the Lead Dietitian when required.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Dietitian youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

Within this role there will be an element of service and business development with a solid understanding of the specialist field, to represent and direct high-quality nutritional care, to grow and develop the service line.

Working with a high level of independence, the role may include mentoring and supervision of junior members of the dietetic department. Student training, in-service teaching, service development and service promotion would be expected.

The postholder should be able to independently manage the nutritional care of patients which may include enteral and parenteral feeding and will deputise for the Lead Dietitian when required.

Person Specification Qualifications

• What youll bring:
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Four years post registration clinical experience
• Minimum of two years experience within the field of paediatric dietetics
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) and renewal of clinical skills and knowledge.
• Ability to lead and contribute to service development and quality projects.
• Experience in evaluating projects and conducting clinical audits.
• Knowledge and understanding of nutritional screening tools.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.