Band 6/7 Adavanced Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This role is Band 6-7 progressive role or Band 7, depending on level of experience.

As exciting opportunity has arisen in our well established Dietetic team within Wexham Park Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced Dietitian, with evidence of post-graduate paediatric qualifications, excellent communication skills and advanced Dietetic skills. This full-time Band 6/7 post will give you the opportunity to take the leading role in the advanced assessment, treatment and management of children with diabetes within well-established multi-disciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

Other responsibilities will include involvement in the pre-registration training of dietitians and you will play an active part in this. We also have a training commitment to other healthcare professionals which will provide the opportunity to develop excellent teaching and presentation skills.

We are a progressive service which actively contributes to the Trusts and the national clinical governance agenda and have established clinical audit and policy/strategy programmes.

The service is committed to CPD and personal development and has clinical supervision systems in place. You will have access to external training programmes linked to your appraisal and job role. Frimley Health is an Investors in People organisation and as a department we are fully committed to these values for our staff members.

About us

We're a trust that stands out in many ways as an employer. When you visit our hospitals, you can feel something special about the surroundings, the people and the culture.

We know just how important our employees are to what we do. So, weve worked hard to create a trust where you will know you are valued, respected and rewarded. Theres no better place to take your career forward, however you see your future.

Date posted

29 March 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,933 to £46,294 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SB490-A

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To take the leading role in the advanced assessment, treatment and management of children with diabetes within inpatients and outpatients.
To undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for changes in practice and to develop research and audit in this clinical area
To act as a specialist resource for the Paediatric Diabetes multi-disciplinary team and Dietitians within Frimley Health Foundation Trust
To provide an effective high quality service within the diabetes speciality and take a lead role in supporting and teaching other FHFT department Dietitians as required.
To contribute to continued development, efficiency and safety of dietetic department
To be flexible in times of increased capacity to the service, and provide general paediatric cover during times of annual leave and sickness.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical

To provide dietetic service to the paediatric diabetes service at Wexham Park Hospital (in and outpatients) and provide specialist paediatric services to paediatric and neonatal wards in times of cover
To act as a specialist resource for the diabetes multi-disciplinary team and Dietitians across the Frimley Health Foundation Trust
To keep up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practise
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines
To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate evidence based practice
To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner and to undertake a significant clinical caseload
To support the Paediatric Diabetes multi-disciplinary team with an on-call service for this patient group
To utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a programme of care, carrying out nutritional diagnosis and prescribing ACBS products
To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and
analytical skills and seek guidance from other staff as required
To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practises and encouraging this throughout the dietetic team cross-site
To provide advice on the care and treatment of complex paediatric patients using highly developed skills, theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
To be responsible for setting and monitoring standards and policies of clinical practice for the paediatric teams and evaluating their outcomes and supporting this practice cross-site
Home visits to newly diagnosed patients with diabetes
To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out dietetic duties and adhering to the Trusts medical devices policy
To utilise dietary assessment software.

Management

To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable work patterns.
To be able to prioritise clinical work and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements.
To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
To work with the dietetics department to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies and the yearly performance plan
To supervise, when appropriate, dietetic students on clinical placement
To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required and in consultation with senior staff
To participate in the Trust appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser
To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your supervisor and dietetic manager to ensure appropriate action is taken
To counsel patients and use negotiating skills in clinical practise
To devise and implement the dietetic performance and audit plan for paediatric dietetics
Supporting junior staff with personal development, training needs and complex issues such as safeguarding concerns
To support Nutrition & Dietetic Manager in the recruitment of Dietetic staff.
To assist the Dietetic Team Lead in proposing/developing and implementing departmental policies and the yearly performance plan.

Communication

To liaise with other dietitians as needed regarding patient care
To communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure multi-disciplinary approach to care
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff
To ensure timely and effective communication with the dietetics manager and senior staff on all professional matters
To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with BDA standards and local guidelines
To attend ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through discharge
To attend and be an active participant in team, peer group and departmental staff meetings cross-site.
To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills and to be able to gain co-operation where appropriate, for treatment where there may be significant barriers to understanding
To counsel patients and use negotiating skills in clinical practice
Knowledge of the safeguarding policy and process, and experience in identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns
To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working within the Trust and relevant health sectors.

Education

To assist, if required, in the training of students (A, B and C) on clinical placement
To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
To disseminate knowledge to dietetic staff through in-service training and initiate and provide training/presentation sessions for other healthcare professions and patient groups
To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families, carers and general public as appropriate, including carbohydrate counting
To participate and contribute to cross-site CPD meetings
To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units
To be actively involved in the appropriate clinical interest groups.

Research/Audit/Quality

To regularly participate and lead appropriate cross-site work related research /evaluation/audit projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality, also providing support to junior staff in this process.
To undertake and present a relevant evidence based project
In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to participate in clinical audit and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
In discussion with the Nutrition & Dietetic Manager/Service Lead, to devise an annual quality plan for paediatric diabetes dietetics, forming part of the performance plan and monitor quarterly.

General

To comply with fire, health & safety, universal precautions, infection control and all other departmental policies.
To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly.
In times of crises to help as indicated in other areas of the hospital.
To be able to multi-task and work in an environment with constant interruptions e.g. phone calls, bleeps, medical liaison but with prolonged periods of intense concentration
To undertake any other duties that may be required by the dietetics team lead/manager
To demonstrate the physical ability to perform light physical effort required to meet job demands
Wexham Park Hospital outpatients are located across multiple sites and travel will be required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To take the leading role in the advanced assessment, treatment and management of children with diabetes within inpatients and outpatients.
To undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for changes in practice and to develop research and audit in this clinical area
To act as a specialist resource for the Paediatric Diabetes multi-disciplinary team and Dietitians within Frimley Health Foundation Trust
To provide an effective high quality service within the diabetes speciality and take a lead role in supporting and teaching other FHFT department Dietitians as required.
To contribute to continued development, efficiency and safety of dietetic department
To be flexible in times of increased capacity to the service, and provide general paediatric cover during times of annual leave and sickness.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical

To provide dietetic service to the paediatric diabetes service at Wexham Park Hospital (in and outpatients) and provide specialist paediatric services to paediatric and neonatal wards in times of cover
To act as a specialist resource for the diabetes multi-disciplinary team and Dietitians across the Frimley Health Foundation Trust
To keep up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practise
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines
To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate evidence based practice
To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner and to undertake a significant clinical caseload
To support the Paediatric Diabetes multi-disciplinary team with an on-call service for this patient group
To utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a programme of care, carrying out nutritional diagnosis and prescribing ACBS products
To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and
analytical skills and seek guidance from other staff as required
To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practises and encouraging this throughout the dietetic team cross-site
To provide advice on the care and treatment of complex paediatric patients using highly developed skills, theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
To be responsible for setting and monitoring standards and policies of clinical practice for the paediatric teams and evaluating their outcomes and supporting this practice cross-site
Home visits to newly diagnosed patients with diabetes
To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out dietetic duties and adhering to the Trusts medical devices policy
To utilise dietary assessment software.

Management

To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable work patterns.
To be able to prioritise clinical work and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements.
To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
To work with the dietetics department to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies and the yearly performance plan
To supervise, when appropriate, dietetic students on clinical placement
To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required and in consultation with senior staff
To participate in the Trust appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser
To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your supervisor and dietetic manager to ensure appropriate action is taken
To counsel patients and use negotiating skills in clinical practise
To devise and implement the dietetic performance and audit plan for paediatric dietetics
Supporting junior staff with personal development, training needs and complex issues such as safeguarding concerns
To support Nutrition & Dietetic Manager in the recruitment of Dietetic staff.
To assist the Dietetic Team Lead in proposing/developing and implementing departmental policies and the yearly performance plan.

Communication

To liaise with other dietitians as needed regarding patient care
To communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure multi-disciplinary approach to care
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff
To ensure timely and effective communication with the dietetics manager and senior staff on all professional matters
To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with BDA standards and local guidelines
To attend ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through discharge
To attend and be an active participant in team, peer group and departmental staff meetings cross-site.
To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills and to be able to gain co-operation where appropriate, for treatment where there may be significant barriers to understanding
To counsel patients and use negotiating skills in clinical practice
Knowledge of the safeguarding policy and process, and experience in identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns
To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working within the Trust and relevant health sectors.

Education

To assist, if required, in the training of students (A, B and C) on clinical placement
To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
To disseminate knowledge to dietetic staff through in-service training and initiate and provide training/presentation sessions for other healthcare professions and patient groups
To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families, carers and general public as appropriate, including carbohydrate counting
To participate and contribute to cross-site CPD meetings
To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units
To be actively involved in the appropriate clinical interest groups.

Research/Audit/Quality

To regularly participate and lead appropriate cross-site work related research /evaluation/audit projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality, also providing support to junior staff in this process.
To undertake and present a relevant evidence based project
In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to participate in clinical audit and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
In discussion with the Nutrition & Dietetic Manager/Service Lead, to devise an annual quality plan for paediatric diabetes dietetics, forming part of the performance plan and monitor quarterly.

General

To comply with fire, health & safety, universal precautions, infection control and all other departmental policies.
To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly.
In times of crises to help as indicated in other areas of the hospital.
To be able to multi-task and work in an environment with constant interruptions e.g. phone calls, bleeps, medical liaison but with prolonged periods of intense concentration
To undertake any other duties that may be required by the dietetics team lead/manager
To demonstrate the physical ability to perform light physical effort required to meet job demands
Wexham Park Hospital outpatients are located across multiple sites and travel will be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised degree in nutrition and dietetics
Registration with HCPC
Postgraduate course in Paediatric nutrition
Member of BDA

Desirable

Postgraduate course in Paediatric Diabetes
Postgradute training e.g. supervisory, management, advanced counselling

Skills

Essential

Computer literacy
Effective written and oral communication
Independent and MDT working
Driving License and Car

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical paediatric experience
Audit/Research experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised degree in nutrition and dietetics
Registration with HCPC
Postgraduate course in Paediatric nutrition
Member of BDA

Desirable

Postgraduate course in Paediatric Diabetes
Postgradute training e.g. supervisory, management, advanced counselling

Skills

Essential

Computer literacy
Effective written and oral communication
Independent and MDT working
Driving License and Car

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical paediatric experience
Audit/Research experience

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