Job summary
Paediatric Team Lead Dietitian
Division: Unplanned and Integrated Care
Care Group: Therapies & Older Persons
Band: 7
Salary: £41,659 - £47,672 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Week Commencing 30th January 2023
We have an opportunity for a knowledgeable Paediatric Dietitian to inspire and lead the Paediatric service at Medway Hospital. This is an exciting time to join Medway NHS Foundation Trust during a period of transformation and improving clinical services, where the Trust is investing in nutrition as a priority.
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will be working within the paediatric multi-disciplinary team to provide a clinical service to paediatric inpatients, neonatal unit and clinics including PAU, cystic fibrosis and allergy.
Close links have been developed with physiotherapy, occupational therapy to enhance the profile of allied health professionals.
The role involves teaching sessions (formally and informally) including nurses and doctors. The role will include clinical and service leadership within paediatrics and the wider dietetic team.
In addition you will have the support of a very collaborative, fun and engaged dietetic team and therapies department, to develop and implement an advanced paediatric service.
The role is flexible for the postholder to develop in the direction they feel is appropriate for the trust and service.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity for an expert autonomous Dietitian to plan, develop and contribute to the delivery and service improvement of the paediatric nutrition and dietetic service provided to Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
To be responsible for providing and running the expert dietetic care for paediatric inpatients on the acute paediatric wards and outpatient clinics
To develop and review standards, policies, resources and other improvement activities relating to the specialist services associated within paediatrics, within the Dietetic profession and across the Trust.
To supervise and develop more junior staff
To take a leading role in carrying out specialist assessments, evidence-based treatment and management of paediatric patients who may present with complex and /or chronic health needs that require specialist support and advice.
To be recognised as an expert source of knowledge in the field of paediatrics, leading on development of clinical guidelines, resources and education packages.
Provide education and support in the nutritional management of paediatric patients to parents, carers and the wider MDT
To support the wider Dietetic team during periods of increased demand and play an active role in the supervision and learning of others, including student placements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity for an expert autonomous Dietitian to plan, develop and contribute to the delivery and service improvement of the paediatric nutrition and dietetic service provided to Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
To be responsible for providing and running the expert dietetic care for paediatric inpatients on the acute paediatric wards and outpatient clinics
To develop and review standards, policies, resources and other improvement activities relating to the specialist services associated within paediatrics, within the Dietetic profession and across the Trust.
To supervise and develop more junior staff
To take a leading role in carrying out specialist assessments, evidence-based treatment and management of paediatric patients who may present with complex and /or chronic health needs that require specialist support and advice.
To be recognised as an expert source of knowledge in the field of paediatrics, leading on development of clinical guidelines, resources and education packages.
Provide education and support in the nutritional management of paediatric patients to parents, carers and the wider MDT
To support the wider Dietetic team during periods of increased demand and play an active role in the supervision and learning of others, including student placements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration Membership of the BDA
- Specialist BDA Paediatric Postgraduate Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience relevant to role
- Demonstrable experience of working with a variety of clinical specialities and a range of population groups
- Experience of dietetic care of paediatric patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetic care of children with cystic fibrosis
- Knowledge of dietetic care of children with food allergy
- Evidence of Professional development including leadership and management
Skills
Essential
- IT competent
- Shows understanding of the value of audit within clinical practice.
- Teaching/Presentation Skills
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you represent Medway in a postive way?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration Membership of the BDA
- Specialist BDA Paediatric Postgraduate Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience relevant to role
- Demonstrable experience of working with a variety of clinical specialities and a range of population groups
- Experience of dietetic care of paediatric patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetic care of children with cystic fibrosis
- Knowledge of dietetic care of children with food allergy
- Evidence of Professional development including leadership and management
Skills
Essential
- IT competent
- Shows understanding of the value of audit within clinical practice.
- Teaching/Presentation Skills
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you represent Medway in a postive way?
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).
