Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Dietitian to join the Nutrition and Dietetics Service, working in the field of paediatric diabetes. We will also consider band 5 applicants with the opportunity to progress to band 6 following completion of relevant competencies and training.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the Paediatric Dietetic team, to contribute to the delivery of high quality, holistic care for the paediatric population of Gateshead, providing specialist outpatient clinics, community visits as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post will predominantly cover diabetes however there will be an element of general paediatric dietetics with some support to be provided in allergy and home enteral feeding. You will be supported by 2 experienced band 7 Dietitians and a band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner within the paediatric team.
About us
The Nutrition and Dietetic Service is a fully integrated team of 14 Dietitians, 3 Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, 3 Specialist Nutrition Nurses and 3 Clerical Officers. As a department we will support your individual personal development via CPD opportunities and clinical supervision as well as enable you to make necessary changes to benefit service delivery. The department supports Dietetic students from Teesside University and Nursing students from Northumbria, you will be expected to be involved in student training within the department.
Our department is situated in a modern and spacious open-plan office, alongside nutrition nurses, speech and language therapists and a variety of other allied health professionals; staff benefitting from a personal desk/ laptop and cupboard space, access to library services, and local shops and cafes, including Subway, Costa, Amigo's and our trust restaurant 'The Hub'.
Gateshead is situated on the south bank of the river Tyne, close to Newcastle and benefits from the amenities of this vibrant city. Gateshead has many of its own attractions, such as the Sage, the Baltic Art Galleries, the Angel of the North and the Metro Centre. It is also close to Hadrian's Wall and the beautiful Northumbrian coast and countryside.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a specialist Dietetic service to children with diabetes and their families across Gateshead.
- To manage a caseload of complex patients, within outpatient clinics and Childrens Emergency Care Department and via home and school visits (as required).
- To act as a clinical specialist in paediatric dietetics within a multiagency team including specialist nurses, paediatricians and other Allied Health Professions (AHPs).
- To provide additional input into a general paediatric dietetic caseload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a specialist Dietetic service to children with diabetes and their families across Gateshead.
- To manage a caseload of complex patients, within outpatient clinics and Childrens Emergency Care Department and via home and school visits (as required).
- To act as a clinical specialist in paediatric dietetics within a multiagency team including specialist nurses, paediatricians and other Allied Health Professions (AHPs).
- To provide additional input into a general paediatric dietetic caseload.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Member of BDA
- Teaching qualification
- BDA validated course in paediatrics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent to manage nutritional support and enteral feeding regimes in children
- Good communication, time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and show a problem solving approach
- Excellent presentation skills
- Able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- To be able to work under emotional and distressing circumstances
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Member of BDA specialist interest group e.g paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate clinical experience including enteral feeding, allergy and diabetes e.g carbohydrate counting
- Evidence of team working
- Experience of audit/ data collection
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate qualification or training in paediatrics
- Experience of service development
- Experience of training and supervising student dietitians
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Member of BDA
- Teaching qualification
- BDA validated course in paediatrics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent to manage nutritional support and enteral feeding regimes in children
- Good communication, time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and show a problem solving approach
- Excellent presentation skills
- Able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- To be able to work under emotional and distressing circumstances
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Member of BDA specialist interest group e.g paediatrics
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate clinical experience including enteral feeding, allergy and diabetes e.g carbohydrate counting
- Evidence of team working
- Experience of audit/ data collection
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate qualification or training in paediatrics
- Experience of service development
- Experience of training and supervising student dietitians
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).
