Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian with an interest and experience in allergy to join our team of four Paediatric Dietitians and a Dietitian Assistant Practitioner. Your primary role will be within the multidisciplinary team of a large specialist allergy service, featuring nurse-led rapid access clinics and immunotherapy treatment. You will manage a busy outpatient allergy caseload and have the opportunity to develop skills in skin prick testing and complex case management.
Additionally, you will deliver dietetic input to the shared care Cystic Fibrosis outpatient caseload and support the general inpatient paediatric dietetic service as needed. This role is based at Peterborough City Hospital and requires travel between sites for clinics, with the possibility of some remote working (minimum 3 days a week on site required).
This post attracts a £1000 welcome payment and could be a Band-7 appointment dependent on competency and experience in allergy. Part time options could also be considered to a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Our Nutrition and Dietetic Service is a diverse team of 28 staff across multiple hospital sites. The Paediatric Dietetic team is involved in training the wider medical, nursing, and dietetic teams, collaborating with the ICB on guidelines and pathways, and maintaining close links with regional networks and tertiary hospitals. We also support the training of students from the University of Hertfordshire and Dietetic apprenticeships.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or Degree followed by a Masters in Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with paediatric accredited courses
Experience
Essential
- Completed BDA Paediatric Masters modules / Paediatric post graduate qualification or equivalent significant paediatric clinical experience.
Desirable
- Completed Supplementary Prescribing qualification - appropriate to Dietetics
Knowledge
Essential
- Complex feeding methods & Nutrition support interventions in paediatrics
- Dietetic interventions and management of Paediatric Allergy
Skills
Essential
- Critically appraise evidence and use findings to plan and provide enhanced patient-centred clinical care.
- Undertake holistic patient-centred assessments using available tools, technologies, and techniques.
- Plan and facilitate the delivery of practice-based education, training and assessment activities.
- Use communication strategies suitable for a variety of situations including complex , sensitive and distressing information.
- Contribute to quality improvement plans and strategies to support a culture of continuous quality improvement within area of enhanced clinical practice.
Desirable
- Provide leadership within scope of own role and positive role-modelling for others in the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or Degree followed by a Masters in Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with paediatric accredited courses
Experience
Essential
- Completed BDA Paediatric Masters modules / Paediatric post graduate qualification or equivalent significant paediatric clinical experience.
Desirable
- Completed Supplementary Prescribing qualification - appropriate to Dietetics
Knowledge
Essential
- Complex feeding methods & Nutrition support interventions in paediatrics
- Dietetic interventions and management of Paediatric Allergy
Skills
Essential
- Critically appraise evidence and use findings to plan and provide enhanced patient-centred clinical care.
- Undertake holistic patient-centred assessments using available tools, technologies, and techniques.
- Plan and facilitate the delivery of practice-based education, training and assessment activities.
- Use communication strategies suitable for a variety of situations including complex , sensitive and distressing information.
- Contribute to quality improvement plans and strategies to support a culture of continuous quality improvement within area of enhanced clinical practice.
Desirable
- Provide leadership within scope of own role and positive role-modelling for others in the multidisciplinary team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
