Paediatric Dietitian

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Paediatric Dietitian

Band 5

1.0wte 37.5 hours per week - Fixed Term 12 Months

We are excited to advertise a fixed term 12month post for a Band 5 paediatric dietitian. This post offers fantastic development opportunities for someone wanting a career in Paediatric Dietetics. The post largely focuses on acute specialities including general medical. Our wider specialities also include nephrology, oncology, diabetes, gastroenterology, inherited metabolic disease, Barth's syndrome, neonatology, neurology including ketogenic, obesity, PICU, burns, medical, cystic fibrosis. We also have a rapidly growing outpatient service which includes feeding problems, faltering growth, allergy and complex needs and the post will support this as felt appropriate.

Our department is committed to student training, quality improvement, research and audit. These new roles will be led and supervised by a specialists dietitian and also you will have access to a dietetic mentor. We pride ourselves on our commitment to continuing professional development and will provide a sound platform for your developing career. We are a friendly department of 27 dietitians, supported by dietetic support workers, Special Feed Unit staff and admin staff.

Interviews will be held via an online platform.

Main duties of the job

We are part of the newly merged University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Bristol is a fantastic city to live and work in with lots of opportunities.

Ideally you will be able to evidence that you have gained considerable paediatric experience within your student placement or have already got some adult experience with a passion to learn paediatrics within a tertiary unit. You must be enthusiastic and flexible. Additionally, you must be a good communicator and team worker who can self-direct your learning quickly. You should be computer literate.

Patient Care:

Manages individual patients safely and effectively, carrying out the dietetic care process with competence.
Undertake nutritional assessment using specialist equipment if necessary & estimate nutritional requirements.
Formulates safe nutritional treatment plans, this may require recommending the use of prescription nutritional supplements & feeds.
Monitor the effects of the prescribed treatment making any necessary changes.
Review and discharge / hand over care of the patient following local guidelines and procedures.
Organise follow-up arrangements according to agreed guidelines and procedures
Be responsible for any risks inherent in clinical decision making.
Maintain all patient records in line with local and national standards including BDA & HCPC Guidelines.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

08 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC-5855-LH

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital For Children

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Clinical placement training B & C to include Paediatrics
Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs and virtual meeting platforms
Good organisational and time management
Good written and oral communication
Interpersonal

Desirable

Working/voluntary experience to include Paediatrics
Teaching skills & presentations to others

Qualifications & Training

Essential

HCPC registration
Degree/Post graduate qualification in nutrition &/or dietetics
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

BDA Membership

Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to work under pressure
Awareness of limitations
Flexible approach to work
Team Player

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Enthusiasm and motivation
Methodical approach to clinical analysis

Desirable

Desire to work with children
Reflective approach to practice

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Clinical placement training B & C to include Paediatrics
Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs and virtual meeting platforms
Good organisational and time management
Good written and oral communication
Interpersonal

Desirable

Working/voluntary experience to include Paediatrics
Teaching skills & presentations to others

Qualifications & Training

Essential

HCPC registration
Degree/Post graduate qualification in nutrition &/or dietetics
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

BDA Membership

Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to work under pressure
Awareness of limitations
Flexible approach to work
Team Player

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Enthusiasm and motivation
Methodical approach to clinical analysis

Desirable

Desire to work with children
Reflective approach to practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).