Job summary
Bank Paediatric Dietitian
Department: Nutrition & Dietetics
Band 6
Hours: Zero hours contract, up to 37.5 hrs per week - part time hours will also be considered
We are looking for an enthusiastic Paediatric Dietitian, with excellent clinical and communication skills, to join our friendly and supportive team based at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
The successful candidate will work closely with the multi-disciplinary paediatric team providing specialist dietetic care to children both as inpatients and outpatients. The candidate is likely to cover general paediatric clinics and assist with inpatient cover on the children's ward. An individual's previous experience and skill set will determine the specific caseload assigned.
The Paediatric Dietetic team consists of 6 Dietitians and a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner providing a service to a number of specialist areas including allergy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, neonatal unit, and home enteral feeding. This is in addition to general paediatric clinics where infants and children are seen with a range of conditions including faltering growth, nutritional support, and cow's milk allergy.
For further information, please contact Jane Stanger or Sophie Jupe, Lead Dietitians for Paediatrics on 01908 996004 or Liz Pryke, Dietetic Service Lead (Elizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk)
Interview date: w/c 30th September 2024
Main duties of the job
You will be joining our wider forward- thinking department of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers, admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services. We have excellent support staff and take students for clinical placements
As a Department and Trust, we will provide support and opportunities for clinical and leadership CPD, we also committed to supporting external education and career development opportunities. We will provide supervision and mentoring with experienced dietitians and opportunities for gaining experience from a number of specialist dietitians working across the wider department (paediatrics, cancer care, learning disabilities, gastro, community, mental health)
We have a dedicated Therapy Practice Education team to support staff development
You should have excellent clinical and communication skills, and can demonstrate an ability to be flexible, manage time effectively and have a strong commitment to teamwork. The successful candidate will work close with supportive multi-disciplinary teams to provide holistic and patient-centred service
You will be joining our wider team of over 25 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers and admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services
There will be opportunities for CPD (internally and externally to the Trust), previous post holders have attended PENG clinical update, BDA diabetes modules and low FODMAP diet training
About us
'68% of this staff group look forward to going to work.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in general dietetics, and to provide specialist expertise in the areas of paediatrics.
To manage a highly diverse caseload.
Professional
To maintain a culture of confidentiality.
To identify problems where changes to practices and systems or additional resources are required to support caseload and to discuss these with line manager.
Educational
To be proactive in identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients and carers, including medical, nursing and catering staff and other health professionals.
To ascertain the requirements for student training particularly as related to paediatrics, and to devise, deliver and supervise part of the student training programme.
Organisational
To ensure that your own practice meet the required professional standards of dietetic practice.
To be responsible for your own caseload with dietetic support to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
Committee Membership
The post holder will be required to represent the Dietetic Department at internal or external meetings as appropriate including attendance at:
- Departmental Quality meetings
- Paediatric Team meeting
- Safeguarding meetings
- Multi-disciplinary meetings
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in general dietetics, and to provide specialist expertise in the areas of paediatrics.
To manage a highly diverse caseload.
Professional
To maintain a culture of confidentiality.
To identify problems where changes to practices and systems or additional resources are required to support caseload and to discuss these with line manager.
Educational
To be proactive in identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients and carers, including medical, nursing and catering staff and other health professionals.
To ascertain the requirements for student training particularly as related to paediatrics, and to devise, deliver and supervise part of the student training programme.
Organisational
To ensure that your own practice meet the required professional standards of dietetic practice.
To be responsible for your own caseload with dietetic support to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
Committee Membership
The post holder will be required to represent the Dietetic Department at internal or external meetings as appropriate including attendance at:
- Departmental Quality meetings
- Paediatric Team meeting
- Safeguarding meetings
- Multi-disciplinary meetings
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC (UK)
- Documentary evidence of a range of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to clinical area
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidenced based clinical practice for a range of conditions
Desirable
- Attendance to BDA paediatric specialist module/s (MSc or CPD level)
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Post -registration experience in a range of dietetic clinical areas.
- Ability to autonomously manage a caseload of complex patients.
Desirable
- Paediatric dietetic experience.
- Supervision and training of students and junior members of staff
Skills
Essential
- High level of written and verbal communication skills including report writing
- Proven time management skills
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and Trust standards
Personal and people development
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the service
- Ability to prioritise own caseload
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
Communication
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT including proficiency with emails, ability to document electronically in a timely manner
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Car driver with valid license and access to a car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients or to other bases
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC (UK)
- Documentary evidence of a range of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to clinical area
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidenced based clinical practice for a range of conditions
Desirable
- Attendance to BDA paediatric specialist module/s (MSc or CPD level)
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Post -registration experience in a range of dietetic clinical areas.
- Ability to autonomously manage a caseload of complex patients.
Desirable
- Paediatric dietetic experience.
- Supervision and training of students and junior members of staff
Skills
Essential
- High level of written and verbal communication skills including report writing
- Proven time management skills
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and Trust standards
Personal and people development
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the service
- Ability to prioritise own caseload
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
Communication
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT including proficiency with emails, ability to document electronically in a timely manner
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Car driver with valid license and access to a car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients or to other bases
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
