Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a paediatric dietitian. We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with an interest in paediatrics, wanting to learn/ develop their paediatric knowledge/ experience, to join our friendly and dynamic team at the Royal Free North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) site. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills.We will consider a less experienced Dietitian to appoint at Band 5, progressing to Band 6 following the successful achievement of Band 6 competencies within one year.This is an ideal opportunity to obtain more experience in paediatrics. The Dietetic Department is part of the Therapies group.
You should have good communication skills, be effective in MDT working,You will be required to train other health professionals. You will be involved in research, audits and other service development initiatives. You will be involved in student training. The dietetic department undertakes student training, and has a robust CPD programme, and are committed to providing excellent line management, supervision/support, specialist training and other forms of CPD. In order to support you in this role, you would receive training and supervision tailored to your needs. For any queries about the post, please contact Mandakini Patel, Head of Nutrition & Dietetics (Clinical & Professional Lead) on 07816861658 or 0208 887 2405. email mandakini.patel@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
See attached JD and PS.
To provide a service to general paediatric inpatient ward.
To provide a service to the Paediatric Assessment Unit.
To provide a service to general outpatients clinics.
To provide education and training to patients, staff and students.
To train students on placement.
To conduct audits, and participate in improvement projects and research.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a specialist dietitian in paediatrics, to work with the supervisor paediatric dietitian, and take responsibility to provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the General Paediatric inpatients and outpatients service. This includes one general acute ward, the day assessment unit and general outpatient clinics.Training will be provided as required. You will have the opportunity to work with the specialist paediatric dietitians and train in specialist areas such as diabetes, neonatal, allergy, within scope of practice. To be responsible for developing education resources and education programmes for patients, carers, and staff within and out-with the Trust. To be responsible for producing, implementing, and updating policies and procedures. To provide cover for other paediatric services areas as and when required. To regularly participate in research and audit within paediatrics and the wider Dietetic Service. To participate in department seven-day service on a rota basis. To undertake planning, organisation, allocation, and training of student training placements for this area. You will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team and highly developed communication skills is essential for: communicating with patients, carers, and other service users, multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute, community and primary care teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a specialist dietitian in paediatrics, to work with the supervisor paediatric dietitian, and take responsibility to provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the General Paediatric inpatients and outpatients service. This includes one general acute ward, the day assessment unit and general outpatient clinics.Training will be provided as required. You will have the opportunity to work with the specialist paediatric dietitians and train in specialist areas such as diabetes, neonatal, allergy, within scope of practice. To be responsible for developing education resources and education programmes for patients, carers, and staff within and out-with the Trust. To be responsible for producing, implementing, and updating policies and procedures. To provide cover for other paediatric services areas as and when required. To regularly participate in research and audit within paediatrics and the wider Dietetic Service. To participate in department seven-day service on a rota basis. To undertake planning, organisation, allocation, and training of student training placements for this area. You will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team and highly developed communication skills is essential for: communicating with patients, carers, and other service users, multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute, community and primary care teams.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Dietetics 4 year degree course or equivalent oState registered Dietitian with HPC oBDA member oBDA member of specialist paediatric group
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of audit. oExperience of training student dietitians. oWorking as a team. oExperience of working with diverse groups.
Desirable
- oSpecialist paediatric training and experience oPostgraduate specialist Paediatric Course -Module 1
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring. oAbility to analyse complex, conflicting information and decising on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options. oAbility to communicate highly complex, conflicting sensitive information. oTeaching and presentation skills to individuals and groups. oAbility to work as part of a team and to liaise with professionals at all levels.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oUp to date Paediatric clinical knowledge oKnowledge of government strategy, modernisation plans NSF's for Children's services oKnowledge of medications, voluntary organisations Knowledge of Child Protection and relevant Acts
Others
Essential
- oEvidence of commitment to CPD oDemonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
Person Specification
Values
Essential
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Dietetics 4 year degree course or equivalent oState registered Dietitian with HPC oBDA member oBDA member of specialist paediatric group
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of audit. oExperience of training student dietitians. oWorking as a team. oExperience of working with diverse groups.
Desirable
- oSpecialist paediatric training and experience oPostgraduate specialist Paediatric Course -Module 1
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring. oAbility to analyse complex, conflicting information and decising on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options. oAbility to communicate highly complex, conflicting sensitive information. oTeaching and presentation skills to individuals and groups. oAbility to work as part of a team and to liaise with professionals at all levels.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oUp to date Paediatric clinical knowledge oKnowledge of government strategy, modernisation plans NSF's for Children's services oKnowledge of medications, voluntary organisations Knowledge of Child Protection and relevant Acts
Others
Essential
- oEvidence of commitment to CPD oDemonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
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
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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).
