Community Paediatric Dietitian
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
Community Paediatric Dietitian Part time Band 6 Part Time Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatric dietitian to join our team and contribute to the development of the nutrition and dietetics service in the community setting. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in paediatric dietetics. You will be based at Green Wrythe Lane Clinic in Sutton, working with a mixed caseload of children registered with a Sutton GP, aged 0-18 years. The clinical caseload includes a variety of dietetic and medical conditions. There may be some domiciliary and nursery visits and you will be required to deliver relevant education sessions for both parents / carers and other healthcare professionals.
You will be working alongside a Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian and supported by a Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian. There will be opportunities for joint working with paediatric OTs, SLTs and Physios also based in the clinic.
Paediatric experience is essential for this post. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is also important. Training will be given to support the successful candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to further your paediatric experience at Band 6 level.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for a defined clinical caseload of children and young people as identified by the service specification, managing this independently and prioritising own workload to ensure effective service provision
To provide appropriate specialist dietetic assessment, advice and monitoring for children with general dietetic needs including food allergies.
To provide expert advice to patients, carers, and clinicians regarding nutritional intervention for paediatric clients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history), the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client-centred goals), prescription of dietary therapy and use of ACBS products where appropriate.
About us
The post for Community Paediatric Dietitian sits within Children's Services and the post holder will be responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of community paediatric clients registered with a Sutton GP under the care ofSutton Health and Care.
Date posted
19 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,701 to £48,054 a year per annum (pro rata) including HCAS (outer)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
343-NN-6465012-AHP-HM
Job locations
Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
Green Wrythe Lance
Carshalton
SM5 1JL
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
Green Wrythe Lance
Carshalton
SM5 1JL
Employer's website
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