Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Evelina London Dietetics team as an specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Dietitian to this role. You will work in Paediatric Allergy Dietetics team along with 8 other allergy dietitians, 1 dietetic assistant/psychology assistant and dedicated admin. You will delivery evidence based holistic dietetic assessment and advice to patients and their families/carers attending the paediatric allergy service. This role is predominantly outpatient based covering dietetic specific clinics (general and specialist), MDT clinics and our inpatient allergy day case unit. There is lots of opportunity to develop and we support continuous professional development within the dietetics team, at MDT level and via Allergy Academy and Allergy in Practice course which we facilitate. You would be join an Allergy Centre of excellence one of only 5 in the world and be part of a forward thinking team actively translating and implementing the latest research into patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide dietetic care to all patients referred for nutritional assessment, advice and support within the Paediatric Allergy outpatient and day case service.
About us
The Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetic Department comprises a team of over 40 Paediatric Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants covering areas such as Metabolic, Renal, Respiratory, Allergy, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Feeding Clinics, Ketogenic, Cardiology, Nutrition Support, Neonates, PICU, HIV and Diabetes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shadow other specialist areas, attend and lead CPD both in the acute/allergy teams and wider dietetics and be involved in training Dietetic students.
There are numerous opportunities within the department for audit and service development and you will be supported and encouraged to actively participate in these areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description and specification for details.
The post holder will cover allergy inpatients, children's day case unit (CADU) and all allergy outpatient dietetic, MDT and specialist clinics in Paediatric Allergy, Otter Outpatient in person and remotely.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description and specification for details.
The post holder will cover allergy inpatients, children's day case unit (CADU) and all allergy outpatient dietetic, MDT and specialist clinics in Paediatric Allergy, Otter Outpatient in person and remotely.
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric allergy
Skills
Essential
- Good communication
- Organisational skills
- Presentation skills
- Time management skills
- Prioritise own work load
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience following qualification, minimum 2 years
- Experience of student training
Desirable
- Previous experience of conducting audits and / or research
Person Specification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric allergy
Skills
Essential
- Good communication
- Organisational skills
- Presentation skills
- Time management skills
- Prioritise own work load
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience following qualification, minimum 2 years
- Experience of student training
Desirable
- Previous experience of conducting audits and / or research
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).
