2532 - Paediatric Dietitian

Interview Date: TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian looking to work within the paediatric dietetic team at Barnsley Hospital. We welcome applications from band 6 Dietitians, or from established band 5 Dietitians who are ready to step up to a more senior level or work in a different area of interest.

This permanent post specialises in paediatrics, with a focus on supporting home enteral feeding and promoting nutrition within this area. It also provides the opportunity to work within specialist areas of paediatrics and a range of common childhood health conditions.

You will work with local and tertiary centre dietitians and health care teams. You will also be able to develop and take part in staff teaching and training, and maintain your continuous professional development.

You will be an integral part of our friendly Dietetic Department and have excellent support from the wider Dietetic team which includes Dietetic Assistant and Assistant Practitioners and a dedicated Administration team.

You will have the opportunity to lead student dietitians on their placements and support junior members of your team in their training and development. We are a proactive department where personal continuing development is promoted, therefore attendance on study days is offered in line with identified learning needs.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Job description

Job Description for Paediatric Dietitian

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical post-registration dietetic experience in a wide range of conditions, including specific experience of working in the acute hospital setting.

Desirable

• Attended Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Experience in paediatric dietetics

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal development.
• Confident, enthusiastic, committed, proactive approach.
• Adaptable and flexible and willing to work alternative hours as service need dictates

Desirable

• Appropriate membership to specialist paediatric dietetic interest group/s

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of health and safety & confidentiality.

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• HCPC Registered Dietitian
• Post registration, accredited training/education in paediatric dietetics

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Plan and prioritise patient work load and operational workload. Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Assessment and analysis of complex paediatric dietetic problems. Develop appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt dietetic treatment as required.
• Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training/education programmes to student dietitians, students from other disciplines and a variety of NHS and non-NHS staff groups.
• Skilled in behavioural change and counselling techniques.
• Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and on own initiative
• Car owner and driver and access to own vehicle for work related purposes

Desirable

• Behaviour Change Skills Training Courses

About the employer

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early