Job summary
The paediatric diabetes dietitian is a senior autonomous practitioner responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Nutrition and Dietetic service for Children's diabetes out patient services within Derriford Hospital. The post holder works as part of a patient focused multi-professional team and acts as a source of knowledge and expertise in paediatric diabetes dietetics to Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the community it serves. The post holder is involved in all nutrition and dietetic departmental activities and contributes to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to diabetic out patients referred by the Child Health Directorate.
To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians' work during absence.
To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients attending consultant led paediatric diabetes clinics.
To attend case meetings as appropriate.
To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans.
To review patients' and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status.
To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format.
To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community.
To participate in the production and review of resources to ensure that they are evidence based, up-to-date and in line with Trust policies on document control
To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate multi-professional teaching sessions
To provide a source of expert knowledge and advice on nutrition in paediatrics.
To supervise and monitor the ongoing development of junior dietitians working in paediatrics.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to diabetic out patients referred by the Child Health Directorate.
To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians work during absence.
To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients attending consultant led paediatric diabetes clinics.
To attend case meetings as appropriate.
To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans.
To review patients and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status.
To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format.
To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community.
To participate in the production and review of resources to ensure that they are evidence based, up-to-date and in line with Trust policies on document control
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to diabetic out patients referred by the Child Health Directorate.
To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians work during absence.
To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients attending consultant led paediatric diabetes clinics.
To attend case meetings as appropriate.
To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans.
To review patients and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status.
To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format.
To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community.
To participate in the production and review of resources to ensure that they are evidence based, up-to-date and in line with Trust policies on document control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Human & Dietetics or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registered
- Proven evidence of recent PD
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills training course
- A teaching qualification or demonstrable experience of teaching groups.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging clinical dietetic demonstrable experience
- Proven evidence of a particular proven knowledge in Paediatric Diabetes
- Training/supervisory demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Computer skills in database use, word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
- Demonstrable experience in standard setting, audit and guidelines
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel as well as patients and their parents/carers
- Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Good organisational and time management/ prioritisation skills
- Ability to supervise students and junior department staff
- Ability to work well within a busy environment
Desirable
- Capable of producing good quality written information for staff and patients/carers
Disposition, Attitude and Motivation
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiatives
- Self-motivated
- Empathetic, friendly and approachable
- Confident and caring approach
- Enjoy working with children and parents/carers
- Flexible regarding duties and hours of work.
- Maintains professional appearance
- Ability to travel efficiently between sites
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership
- Membership of Paediatric Group of the BDA
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Human & Dietetics or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registered
- Proven evidence of recent PD
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills training course
- A teaching qualification or demonstrable experience of teaching groups.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging clinical dietetic demonstrable experience
- Proven evidence of a particular proven knowledge in Paediatric Diabetes
- Training/supervisory demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Computer skills in database use, word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
- Demonstrable experience in standard setting, audit and guidelines
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel as well as patients and their parents/carers
- Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Good organisational and time management/ prioritisation skills
- Ability to supervise students and junior department staff
- Ability to work well within a busy environment
Desirable
- Capable of producing good quality written information for staff and patients/carers
Disposition, Attitude and Motivation
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiatives
- Self-motivated
- Empathetic, friendly and approachable
- Confident and caring approach
- Enjoy working with children and parents/carers
- Flexible regarding duties and hours of work.
- Maintains professional appearance
- Ability to travel efficiently between sites
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership
- Membership of Paediatric Group of the BDA
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).
