Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking, supportive and friendly person to join us as a neonatal dietitian.
You will have the opportunity to review and scope current service provision and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in shaping improvements in support for families whilstdrawing on recommendations and best practice guidelines.
You will be part of a well led, dynamic and friendly team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Dietitians and Speech therapists, who constantly strive for integrated working - optimising patient care and team morale.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the delivery of highly specialist neonatal dietetic support within the model of Family Integrated Care to infants and families on the neonatal unit(s) within Mid and South Essex NHS Trusts. The post holder will be based at Broomfield Hospital but maybe required to offer support on other sites within MSE at times.
The role involves the assessment, delivery and management of highly specialist nutrition & dietetic services to infants born prematurely, or with health conditions requiring admission to the neonatal unit.
Specialist skills will be used to manage their own caseload, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, without direct supervision. They will be confident undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, developing and delivering individualised treatment plans.
You will work as an integral member of the neonatal multidisciplinary team, working closely alongside families, Neonatal Consultants, Nursing Teams, Infant Feeding team, AHP and Psychology Team (local and ODN) to provide evidence-based care.
The post holder will be involved in developing the neonatal therapy service, drawing on recommendations and best practice guidelines and willbe expected to partake in evidence-based audit and research projects.
There is the expectation to provide support and cover to the wider paediatric dietetic service.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Personal Specification for further details on specific roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Personal Specification for further details on specific roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications / experience
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Dietetics
- Clinical experience working within the NHS
- Evidence of training in paediatrics and neonatal nutritional care.
- Significant level of acute paediatric dietetic experience, plus demonstrable clinical experience within specialist area
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience working with neonates and infants and/or children with complex needs
- Master level or equivalent post graduate qualifications / evidence of post graduate learning relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Member of paediatric clinical Interest group(s)
- Completion of HEE Modules (Introduction to Neonatal Care and Neonatal Dietetic modules)
- Team leadership experience
- Previous participation in Research & Audit
- Completion of BDA Master's module 5 (Neonatal Nutrition)
Skills / knowledge
Essential
- Recognised level of expertise in assessment/treatment within the specialty
- Use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Appreciates own limitations.
Person Specification
Qualifications / experience
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or other recognised qualification in Dietetics
- Clinical experience working within the NHS
- Evidence of training in paediatrics and neonatal nutritional care.
- Significant level of acute paediatric dietetic experience, plus demonstrable clinical experience within specialist area
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience working with neonates and infants and/or children with complex needs
- Master level or equivalent post graduate qualifications / evidence of post graduate learning relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Member of paediatric clinical Interest group(s)
- Completion of HEE Modules (Introduction to Neonatal Care and Neonatal Dietetic modules)
- Team leadership experience
- Previous participation in Research & Audit
- Completion of BDA Master's module 5 (Neonatal Nutrition)
Skills / knowledge
Essential
- Recognised level of expertise in assessment/treatment within the specialty
- Use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Appreciates own limitations.
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).
