Job summary
The Specialist Paediatric Eating Disorders Dietitian will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Dietetic service to the Paediatric Eating Disorders service within University Hospitals Plymouth.
The post holder will work as part of a patient focused multi-professional team and act as a source of Dietetic knowledge and expertise for the Paediatric Service. The post-holder will manage their own clinical caseload of patients providing clinical decision making underpinned by a high level of theoretical and practice knowledge. The post holder will be adaptable and motivated to develop and run the Dietetic eating Disorder service within the Paediatric service throughout University Hospitals Plymouth.
***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.***
***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 provide a highly specialist and comprehensive Dietetic service to patients under the care of the Paediatric Eating Disorder team at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), including education of children, young people and their families, and to train and educate HCPs on Paediatric Eating Disorder.
The post will cover inpatient and outpatient work, for new and existing patients admitted to the ward with a new diagnosis of eating disorders.
To lead and develop the Paediatric Eating Disorder service to include MDT clinics and delivery of education for those newly diagnosed, work alongside the wider MDT.
To provide expert guidance and advice to other members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
To undertake Evidence Based audit and research projects to furthering own and team's clinical practice, making recommendations for changes as required. Leading the implementation of specific changes to practice / contributing to service protocols, with own specialist area.
To lead service development within Paediatric Eating Disorders and contribute to the day to day running and development of the dietetic service through the promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence-based practise and current research.
To plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the dietetic service provided to patients within the eating disorders service and contribute to Service Planning activities
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
Clinical Lead for the Paediatric Dietetic eating Disorders Care. To include developing the service as required.
To work as an integrated member of the Paediatric Eating Disorders MDT.
Deliver an Eating Disorders Dietetic service which is evidence based, conforms to best practice, is supported by research and takes into account personal preferences and cultural needs.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and assist and monitor caseload of your team as required.
To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment of patients with Eating Disorders, provide guidance on enteral feeding products, vitamins and minerals or other complex nutritional needs and provide education sessions.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision. Supervision is largely self-driven through seeking advice from Clinical Specialists and peers.
To undertake training, clinical supervision and mentoring of junior Dietetic staff.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Student Dietitians.
To initiate and undertake evidence-based departmental audit and research projects.
To assist in the development and update of nutritional education materials, which must be evidence based taking into consideration barriers to communication.
To continually evaluate outcomes and implement clinical and service changes to optimise outcomes for this group of patients
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Lead for the Paediatric Dietetic eating Disorders Care. To include developing the service as required.
To work as an integrated member of the Paediatric Eating Disorders MDT.
Deliver an Eating Disorders Dietetic service which is evidence based, conforms to best practice, is supported by research and takes into account personal preferences and cultural needs.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and assist and monitor caseload of your team as required.
To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment of patients with Eating Disorders, provide guidance on enteral feeding products, vitamins and minerals or other complex nutritional needs and provide education sessions.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision. Supervision is largely self-driven through seeking advice from Clinical Specialists and peers.
To undertake training, clinical supervision and mentoring of junior Dietetic staff.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Student Dietitians.
To initiate and undertake evidence-based departmental audit and research projects.
To assist in the development and update of nutritional education materials, which must be evidence based taking into consideration barriers to communication.
To continually evaluate outcomes and implement clinical and service changes to optimise outcomes for this group of patients
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of significant clinical experience of working with patients with a variety of paediatric conditions including eating disorders
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering training/workshops for other professionals.
- A proven ability to cope with a range of complex options, finds solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action.
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
- Demonstrable experience of supporting and supervision of staff/students.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Proven evidence of CPD relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetics Association and specialist group
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oCompetent IT skills including MS office applications.
- oEffective communication skills - be able to use various techniques to extract information and motivate clients in difficult/contentious circumstances. To be able to utilise communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural population.
Desirable
- oPresentation skills
- oProven evidence of developing service provision
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of significant clinical experience of working with patients with a variety of paediatric conditions including eating disorders
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering training/workshops for other professionals.
- A proven ability to cope with a range of complex options, finds solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action.
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
- Demonstrable experience of supporting and supervision of staff/students.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Proven evidence of CPD relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetics Association and specialist group
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oCompetent IT skills including MS office applications.
- oEffective communication skills - be able to use various techniques to extract information and motivate clients in difficult/contentious circumstances. To be able to utilise communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural population.
Desirable
- oPresentation skills
- oProven evidence of developing service provision
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).
