Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Band 6 Dietitian
to join our Paediatric team. We welcome applicants from new graduates or
experienced Dietitians .
We would love to show you our department. Follow us on social media at Instagram cddftdietitians,
Twitter @CDDFTDietitian. Or alterniatively, contact us to arrange a visit to
our office base.
We are a proactive department with a strong focus on service
improvement, digital advancement and staff development. We have a preceptorship programme for new
staff, regular clinical supervision and lots of CPD opportunities to support
career progression.
County Durham is an excellent place to live. With beautiful
countryside and coastlines alongside interesting towns and cities. There are excellent transport links to
Newcastle (15 minutes via train from Durham) and Sunderland as well as having
rail links to other UK cities and international travel from Newcastle and
Teeside International Airports.
Main duties of the job
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is split into speciality
teams; secondary care, bariatrics, primary care, adult and paediatric diabetes,
home enteral feeding, and paediatrics.
We have 8 Band 5 Dietitians, 32 Band 6 Dietitians and 9 Band 7
Dietitians. We are supported by Dietetic
assistants and Central Administration.
Our service is based
on four sites at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North
Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
This post is comprised of 0.6wte paediatric weight
management and 0.4wte general paediatrics. This post will be based at Darlington
Memorial Hospital but post holders will be required to work county wide.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The paediatric weight management
service consists of Specialist Dietetics (this post), Clinical Psychologist and
Paediatrician support. Children referred to this service have a BMI greater
than 99.6th centile and are referred for specialist input following primary
care intervention. The paediatric weight management service is secondary care
outpatient clinic based and is a Trust wide service. There are regular joint appointments with the
Clinical Psychologist as well as Dietitian only clinics. The general paediatric
dietetic aspect of the role will comprise general clinics and ward work. Safeguarding is an integral role of the
Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. Regular
support and supervision regarding this is provided by the Trust Childrens
Safeguarding team.
New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this
position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role
adjusted accordingly. Please note that
the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of
band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and
experience. If you are appointed under
Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month
competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6
grade. (The contract ends if an applicant
does not successfully complete the required learning objectives within this
time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The paediatric weight management
service consists of Specialist Dietetics (this post), Clinical Psychologist and
Paediatrician support. Children referred to this service have a BMI greater
than 99.6th centile and are referred for specialist input following primary
care intervention. The paediatric weight management service is secondary care
outpatient clinic based and is a Trust wide service. There are regular joint appointments with the
Clinical Psychologist as well as Dietitian only clinics. The general paediatric
dietetic aspect of the role will comprise general clinics and ward work. Safeguarding is an integral role of the
Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. Regular
support and supervision regarding this is provided by the Trust Childrens
Safeguarding team.
New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this
position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role
adjusted accordingly. Please note that
the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of
band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and
experience. If you are appointed under
Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month
competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6
grade. (The contract ends if an applicant
does not successfully complete the required learning objectives within this
time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Clinical supervisory skills
Desirable
- Module 1 of BDA paediatric post registration modules Working towards or hold a Masters Degree. Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience in paediatrics Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of paediatric group of BDA
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Clinical supervisory skills
Desirable
- Module 1 of BDA paediatric post registration modules Working towards or hold a Masters Degree. Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience in paediatrics Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of paediatric group of BDA
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
