Lead Paediatric Dietitian

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified / experienced paediatric dietitian to take on this Band 7 role, leading the paediatric dietetic service at Wye Valley NHS Trust.

The band 7 will lead on service development in the paediatric dietetic service working closely with other HCPs / stakeholders.

You will also carry an outpatient caseload including HEF, 1:1 clinic appointments and providing group education as required. You will provide dietetic support to the children's ward at The County Hospital.

You will provide supervision and guidance to the Band 6 paediatric dietitian.

The lead paediatric dietitian will also support the wider dietetic service, supervising junior staff members and students.

This role is advertised as 30hours however flexible working can be considered.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration
• Relevant postgraduate award in Dietetics e.g. Paediatric Course MSc module
• BDA Member

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of Paediatric Dietetics
• Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills
• Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work locationEvidence of ability to lead on projects involving other members of the Dietetic Department/ MDT
• Able to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills and adapt to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Able to appraise own performance and that of others

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Dietitian
• Experience of working with paediatric patients with a range of conditions
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of developing policies/procedures on areas of Paediatric Dietetics

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.