Job summary
Due to an increase in funding we are pleased to offer an exciting new post leading the Neonatal dietetic team, based at the NNUH. The unit is a specialist regional centre, providing level 3, neonatal, surgical, medical intensive care. The unit care for more than 850 babies a year, with a variety of medical conditions. This post will be integral to the design and development of this growing team and delivery of both inpatient and outpatient neonatal services
The department has close links with the University of East Anglia for research and training and with the medical school, and provides placements for student dietitians from Hertfordshire, Coventry and the UEA.
Why don't you get in touch and talk to us about what we can do for you
We understand the importance of supporting people and appreciate that everyone has different needs with regards to their development. We will work with you to ensure that we offer the support which best complements your unique learning style.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for a varied clinical caseload and will be expected to have a high level of clinical skill. They will responsible for the nutritional management of:
- Nine Intensive Care cots,
- Six High Dependency cots,
- Fourteen Special Care cots,
- Five Transitional Care cots.
As the lead Neonatal Dietitian and an expert in your field, you will also work closely with the East of England Neonatal Network lead. It would be expected that you would provide support for the other neonatal dietitians, including those at the local district general hospitals, in addition to developing of pathways and guidelines.
The successful candidate will have skills and experience in the nutritional assessment, management, and discharge planning of this varied and specialist caseload, including Neonatal PN. They will work closely within the Neonatal MDT colleagues including Neonatologists, Surgeons, Nursing, Outreach teams and wider allied health professionals to provide a collaborative, family centred approach.
On an ongoing basis your responsibilities will include:
- Day to day patient care
- Prioritisation and organisation of caseloads
- Research and audit
- CPD activities
- Mentoring & Line management of junior colleagues
- Involvement or leading projects to support departmental improvement
- Active involvement in team meetings and discussions
About us
The successful candidate will join our department of 33 dietitians and work within a supportive team of 14 paediatric dietitians and 2 dietetic assistants within a large teaching hospital. The paediatric team covers a range of specialities including diabetes, cystic fibrosis, home enteral feeds, metabolic, allergy, cardiology, level 3 surgical NICU, oncology, gastroenterology and weight management. The team also provides care to one paediatric ward, a day ward and the children's assessment unit.
We are a dynamic, outgoing and creative dietetic team made up from diverse professionals from around the world.
As a department we have regular social events and in-work social activities (we are serious when it comes to baking). Before you start we can help advise the areas of Norfolk that will best meet your needs whether you enjoy the beaches or city life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as the lead specialist for the specified clinical area, managing own highly specialist caseload.
- To be responsible for providing training and education in the area of clinical speciality to other dietitians and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- To provide advanced nutritional and dietetic advice in specialist area to medical, health care professionals and other agencies.
- To assess plan and implement complex treatment programmes and monitor patients in a variety of settings, offering therapeutic dietary advice and education, to address patients complex and changing needs.
- To lead service development within own clinical area and contribute to the nutrition and dietetic service as a whole through participation in service development.
- To provide day to day leadership and management of the dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners and dietetic assistants within the specialist clinical team.
- To be responsible for collating and analysing activity data for the specialist clinical team, using this information to produce reports used in business planning.
- To interpret Trust and national guidelines, relevant to area of work, affecting the organisation of the team to ensure safe and effective practice for staff and patients.
- To assist the Dietetic Services Manager in the investigation of clinical incidents or complaints related to team activity.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as the lead specialist for the specified clinical area, managing own highly specialist caseload.
- To be responsible for providing training and education in the area of clinical speciality to other dietitians and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- To provide advanced nutritional and dietetic advice in specialist area to medical, health care professionals and other agencies.
- To assess plan and implement complex treatment programmes and monitor patients in a variety of settings, offering therapeutic dietary advice and education, to address patients complex and changing needs.
- To lead service development within own clinical area and contribute to the nutrition and dietetic service as a whole through participation in service development.
- To provide day to day leadership and management of the dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners and dietetic assistants within the specialist clinical team.
- To be responsible for collating and analysing activity data for the specialist clinical team, using this information to produce reports used in business planning.
- To interpret Trust and national guidelines, relevant to area of work, affecting the organisation of the team to ensure safe and effective practice for staff and patients.
- To assist the Dietetic Services Manager in the investigation of clinical incidents or complaints related to team activity.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Clinical Dietetics, a significant period of which should be in the specialist area
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD e.g. advanced diploma in dietetic practice or equivalent short courses
Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to provide leadership especially within the clinical speciality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and in a variety of healthcare settings
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration in Dietetics
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Clinical Dietetics, a significant period of which should be in the specialist area
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD e.g. advanced diploma in dietetic practice or equivalent short courses
Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to provide leadership especially within the clinical speciality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and in a variety of healthcare settings
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration in Dietetics
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).
