Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Band 6 paediatric dietitian to join our dynamic and friendly paediatric department. You will provide a specialist paediatric dietetic service in liaison with the clinical lead Dietitians. This rotational post covers both in and outpatient work and you must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the management of patients in this specialist area of dietetics.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist paediatric dietetic service at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, in liaison with the clinical lead Dietitian. This post covers both in and outpatient work across both Paediatric and Neonatal Services; the individual must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the management of patients in the specialist area
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
- HCPC registered (Dietitian).
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Modules 1-5
Experience
Essential
- Recent post graduate dietetic experience or equivalent and to also include experience in an acute setting
- Evidence of paediatric workplace shadowing
- Experience of being involved in audit
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
Desirable
- Experience of working in paediatric dietetics
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Nutritional assessment techniques.
- Use of dietary assessment software.
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as a specialist within department guidelines.
- Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Behaviour change knowledge and skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
- HCPC registered (Dietitian).
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Modules 1-5
Experience
Essential
- Recent post graduate dietetic experience or equivalent and to also include experience in an acute setting
- Evidence of paediatric workplace shadowing
- Experience of being involved in audit
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
Desirable
- Experience of working in paediatric dietetics
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Nutritional assessment techniques.
- Use of dietary assessment software.
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as a specialist within department guidelines.
- Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Behaviour change knowledge and skills
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
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).
