Job summary
Band 7: Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian - Inherited Metabolic Disease
Permanent, full time
We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian with a genuine interest in working with children and families to join our dynamic team of paediatric dietitians supporting patients and their families living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases.
The role supports patients and their families with a range of conditions, and the successful applicant will be supported to develop their confidence and competence in managing an area/condition of the caseload initially. A clear induction and development plan will be developed alongside the successful applicant to ensure that you receive the education, training, and protected time to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
We would encourage anyone with an interest in inherited metabolic disease, looking to work in this area to get in touch, and we would be flexible and adaptable for the right candidate. We would also consider a specialist dietitian willing to work towards highly specialist level.
Applicants should be HCPC registered dietitians, who have obtained substantial clinical post registration dietetic experience within paediatrics, and who are car drivers with access to a car.
Main duties of the job
There will be opportunities for service improvement, audit and research, and to develop your influencing and communication skills to raise the profile of dietetics within the team and organisation.
You will be involved in providing training for students, dietetic colleagues and a range of healthcare and other professionals.
The role will include clinical and service leadership and line management responsibilities. You will have peer support from team leaders across the dietetic department.
Work areas may change, so applicants do need to be flexible.
We provide a range of in and outpatient specialist services, including neonates, nutrition support, allergies, respiratory, metabolic services and home enteral feeding. The post holder will cover a variety of work within the team, including working at offsite locations across the region (Yorkshire and Humber) e.g. undertaking home visits, patient engagement and education, training with health care professionals and school/nursery staff.
The team works closely with our general paediatric team, and opportunities exist for closer working and collaboration both clinically and developmentally.
About us
This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion and interest in metabolic disorders to work as part of an effective MDT, with experienced clinicians, to provide important dietary treatment to a range of conditions.
The team in Bradford work alongside consultants from Manchester to deliver specialist care to over 500 patients living with metabolic conditions across Yorkshire and Humber. Work involves supporting patients proactively with managing their condition through dietary treatment, and delivering care as patients grow and develop.
Bradford's Nutrition & Dietetic Service comprises of a team of over 50 Dietitians working in Acute, Community and Primary Care settings, supported by an excellent clerical team with good IT facilities. Professional development opportunities exist within the Dietetic department, and clinical effectiveness, audit and professional standards are given high priority. The Department takes 'B' and 'C' Placement students.
We use values based recruitment as an indicator at interview and you may be asked to do a presentation if you are shortlisted.
Bradford is a vibrant, diverse, multicultural city with a wide range of entertainment and leisure activities available locally. There are good road/rail networks to Leeds and the M62 corridor, with easy access to the Yorkshire Dales and the South Pennines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide a range of in and outpatient specialist services, including neonates, nutrition support, allergies, respiratory, metabolic services and home enteral feeding.The post holder will cover a variety of work within the team, including working at offsite locations across the region (Yorkshire and Humber) e.g. undertaking home visits, patient engagement and education, training with health care professionals and school/nursery staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide a range of in and outpatient specialist services, including neonates, nutrition support, allergies, respiratory, metabolic services and home enteral feeding.The post holder will cover a variety of work within the team, including working at offsite locations across the region (Yorkshire and Humber) e.g. undertaking home visits, patient engagement and education, training with health care professionals and school/nursery staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate dietetic experience
- Recent experience of clinical/specialist area/s relevant to the post Including: paediatrics, inherited metabolic disease
- Teaching and Training experience at a variety of levels
- Experience of developing evidence based resources, guidelines, protocols and policies
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of evaluating practice
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of patient & public involvement
Desirable
- Published author in relevant journal
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills
- Competent with IT : internet, literature searches, food analysis programmes
Desirable
- Competent with IT : word processing, power point & spreadsheets
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Competent in relevant specialist Area of Dietetic Practice
- Awareness of responsibility for own CPD
- Aware of the operational and organisational aspects of the NHS
- Knowledge of the different dietary and social needs of multi-cultural Bradford
- Clinical supervisory skills training
- Specialist & mandatory training relevant to the specialist area
Desirable
- Any Asian language
- Leadership training
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HPC Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification- advanced diploma in dietetics, relevant masters module or other equivalent qualification
- Teaching qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate dietetic experience
- Recent experience of clinical/specialist area/s relevant to the post Including: paediatrics, inherited metabolic disease
- Teaching and Training experience at a variety of levels
- Experience of developing evidence based resources, guidelines, protocols and policies
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of evaluating practice
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of patient & public involvement
Desirable
- Published author in relevant journal
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills
- Competent with IT : internet, literature searches, food analysis programmes
Desirable
- Competent with IT : word processing, power point & spreadsheets
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Competent in relevant specialist Area of Dietetic Practice
- Awareness of responsibility for own CPD
- Aware of the operational and organisational aspects of the NHS
- Knowledge of the different dietary and social needs of multi-cultural Bradford
- Clinical supervisory skills training
- Specialist & mandatory training relevant to the specialist area
Desirable
- Any Asian language
- Leadership training
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HPC Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification- advanced diploma in dietetics, relevant masters module or other equivalent qualification
- Teaching qualification
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
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).
