Job summary
Are you looking to further your experience as a specialised paediatric dietitian whilst working as part of a dynamic forward thinking team in a tertiary children's hospital? We are a large friendly department of dietitians, supported by dietetic support workers, Special Feed Unit staff and an administrative team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and pro-active renal paediatric dietitian to join our nephrology team as a permanent post holder. The post provides a renal nutrition service within our tertiary centre and as shared care across the South West region. The post holder will be involved in service development, as well as provide support and supervision to other members of the dietetic team.
Main duties of the job
To apply for this post, you will need clinical paediatric experience in this area alongside demonstrable leadership skills to ensure high standards of clinical care and knowledge for the development of this service. If you have clinical experience in renal paediatrics, but have less developed experience in other pillars of AHP practice (leadership, research, education), you could be considered on our Band 6 to 7 fast-track programme.
Our department is committed to student training, quality improvement, research and audit. All staff are supported with regular supervisory meetings. We pride ourselves on our excellent continuous professional development ideas.Bristol is vibrant, fun city that is full of opportunities and a gateway to the South West.
We actively encourage you to contact us regarding queries for this post in advance. Please call 0117 342 8011 and ask to speak with Shelley Wills or Sarah Trace. Alternatively you could email Shelley Wills@uhbw.nhs.uk or sarah.trace@uhbw.nhs.uk. The closing date will be 10th August 25 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 20th August 25. You will be expected to complete a 10 minute presentation and clinical case discussion as part of the interview process.
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. Join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, 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, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
- British Dietetic Association membership
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified dietitian at Band 6 level or above
- Experience working in paediatric nephrology speciality
- providing supervision to junior RD
- Student training
- Experience leading and delivering group and patient education
- demonstrates strong clinical reasoning
- Ability to use dietary software
Desirable
- Experience of audit, research and development
- Active member of committee/specialist group
- service management experience
- Undertaking Masters modules in relevant area
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
- British Dietetic Association membership
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified dietitian at Band 6 level or above
- Experience working in paediatric nephrology speciality
- providing supervision to junior RD
- Student training
- Experience leading and delivering group and patient education
- demonstrates strong clinical reasoning
- Ability to use dietary software
Desirable
- Experience of audit, research and development
- Active member of committee/specialist group
- service management experience
- Undertaking Masters modules in relevant area
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
