Job summary
Are you looking for a clinical leadership development opportunity and a new challenge? Are you an ambitious, enthusiastic and strongly motivated Dietitian with a proven record in paediatric dietetics and clinical experience in inherited metabolic disorders (IMD)? Then this opportunity may be for you. There is the option to apply for either a band 7 to 8a training role or a band 8a role.
The band 8a role has a level of practice characterised by a high level of autonomy and complex decision-making, under pinned by a MSc level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, management and leadership, education and audit/research, with demonstration of core paediatric and IMD clinical competence.
Depending on your level of experience and qualifications there are two routes available to you for the band 7 to band 8a trainee route.
- ACP e-portfolio route you would work at band 7 level whilst completing your portfolio of evidence. This is dependant on having a masters degree and IMD Dietetic experience, and being accepted via the e-portfolio route.
- ACP apprenticeship - by undertaking the level 7 ACP apprenticeship programme in conjunction with one of our local Higher Education Institution Universities.
The successful applicant can progress to the band 8a role on completion of the ACP training. The Trust is committed to the development of ACP's as part of its workforce strategy for the future.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and proactive team player with excellent communication skills to undertake this specialist role.
You will work as a core and valued member of the Paediatric IMD MDT which covers the areas of Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).
You will be part of a highly regarded and friendly paediatric and neonatal dietetic team which is currently going through a period of expansion due to additional investment. The team is supported by a dedicated Paediatric Dietetic Assistant and a Team Leader.
There is a need for excellent communication and organisational skills and a proactive working style, enablingyou to think "outside the box", which equips you to work effectively with patients, carers and a wide range of health and non-health professionals in both the hospital and community. You will also require good all-round IT skills.
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Interested and want more information and/or a visit? Please contact :
Ellen Wilford, Speciality Dietetic Lead for Paediatrics and Neonatology Telephone: 0116 258 5400 Email: ellen.wilford@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Please see detailed job description and job specification for more details.
About us
The Nutrition and Dietetic Service in University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has a team of over 70 staff including Dietitians, Nutrition Nurses, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, Dietetic Assistants, and support team staff providing local, specialist and tertiary referral services.
Our Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the UK with a large Paediatric and Neonatal Dietetic Service working within the Leicester Children's Hospital, including more than 17 Dietitians, covering many sub-specialities.
We are a progressive Service which actively contributes to the Trusts Quality & Safety agenda and has an established service development and quality improvement programme which you will be encouraged to contribute to.
We also have dietitians presenting their research all over the world and are committed to supporting and developing your growth as a professional. Leicester is a vibrant city, with lots of social opportunities, we are a sociable and supportive department with staff wellbeing our key priority.
Leicester is a vibrant multi-cultural city, with excellent rail and bus links; it boasts a myriad of social activities that will ensure that you have the perfect work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to recent additional funding and growth in the paediatric IMD caseload, a rare but exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Dietitian to work within the Specialist Metabolic Team at Leicester Childrens Hospital based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will work alongside experienced band 7 Senior Specialist Dietitians, rotational band 6 Senior Dietitians and a dedicated band 4 dietetic assistant practitioner.
To be a key member of the neonatal and childrens dietetic team, which is part of our large Dietetic and Nutrition Service. The post is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI), UHL NHS Trust.
To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, evidence based, effective Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) dietetic and nutrition service to patients under the care of the newly expanded Paediatric IMD service at UHL NHS Trust.
To work as a core dedicated member of the tertiary multidisciplinary paediatric IMD team in UHL NHS Trust. The paediatric IMD UHL service covers Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).
To provide expert advice and support to the parents/carers or families of children under the care of the paediatric IMD team. To act as an expert resource on paediatric IMD and advise other dietitians and health care professionals on nutrition and dietetic matters (local and national). To deliver training and supervision to the band 6 rotational Senior Dietitian designated to paediatric IMD.
To achieve competency as an advanced clinical practitioner within the dietetic speciality of Paediatric IMD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to recent additional funding and growth in the paediatric IMD caseload, a rare but exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Dietitian to work within the Specialist Metabolic Team at Leicester Childrens Hospital based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will work alongside experienced band 7 Senior Specialist Dietitians, rotational band 6 Senior Dietitians and a dedicated band 4 dietetic assistant practitioner.
To be a key member of the neonatal and childrens dietetic team, which is part of our large Dietetic and Nutrition Service. The post is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI), UHL NHS Trust.
To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, evidence based, effective Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) dietetic and nutrition service to patients under the care of the newly expanded Paediatric IMD service at UHL NHS Trust.
To work as a core dedicated member of the tertiary multidisciplinary paediatric IMD team in UHL NHS Trust. The paediatric IMD UHL service covers Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).
To provide expert advice and support to the parents/carers or families of children under the care of the paediatric IMD team. To act as an expert resource on paediatric IMD and advise other dietitians and health care professionals on nutrition and dietetic matters (local and national). To deliver training and supervision to the band 6 rotational Senior Dietitian designated to paediatric IMD.
To achieve competency as an advanced clinical practitioner within the dietetic speciality of Paediatric IMD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A four year Undergraduate or a Two Year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant accredited or master level training
- Clinical Supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership development
- BDA paediatric module 4 course in dietary management of inherited metabolic disorders or equivalent training.
Experience
Essential
- Dietetic experience in a varied dietetic environment
- Has developed expert practice in paediatric dietetics to include different ways of caseload management and delivering services
- Acute dietetic experience in the specialist field of paediatric IMD.
- Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of Quality Improvement leading to improved patient care
- Can demonstrate the required competency in the post.
- Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice training for Dietitians.
Desirable
- Line management experience
Communication
Essential
- Is able to use different techniques for motivating individuals and groups to make behavioural change
- Has a good understanding of team work and how this can be used to improve patient care
- Evidence of being able to Influence
- Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation
- Is aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on both own professional practice and others
Desirable
- Has undertaken post-registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A four year Undergraduate or a Two Year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant accredited or master level training
- Clinical Supervisory skills training
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership development
- BDA paediatric module 4 course in dietary management of inherited metabolic disorders or equivalent training.
Experience
Essential
- Dietetic experience in a varied dietetic environment
- Has developed expert practice in paediatric dietetics to include different ways of caseload management and delivering services
- Acute dietetic experience in the specialist field of paediatric IMD.
- Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of Quality Improvement leading to improved patient care
- Can demonstrate the required competency in the post.
- Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice training for Dietitians.
Desirable
- Line management experience
Communication
Essential
- Is able to use different techniques for motivating individuals and groups to make behavioural change
- Has a good understanding of team work and how this can be used to improve patient care
- Evidence of being able to Influence
- Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation
- Is aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on both own professional practice and others
Desirable
- Has undertaken post-registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing.
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).
