Job summary
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

To provide a dietetic service to paediatric patients and their carer's in a variety of settings as a member of the paediatric dietetic team, supported by the Band 7 Paediatric Dietitians.

The post will be based at Darent Valley Hospital covering hospital in-patients and general paediatric out-patient clinics at both Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital.

To provide specialist nutrition and dietetic advice and education to paediatric patients, relatives and carers for a range of conditions.

Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality dietetic service to paediatric in-patients and outpatients, planning and prioritising workload, as part of a flexible paediatric dietetic team responding to service demands.

To be responsible for hospital paediatric dietetic clinics covering a variety of clinical conditions, for example faltering growth, allergy, feeding difficulties and special needs requiring nutritional support.

To be a specialist dietitian within your clinical area contributing to ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
General responsibilities
See Job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post graduate diploma or equivalent qualification
• Registered Dietitian by HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
• Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education
• Trained in facilitated learning for under-graduate practice placements

Desirable

• BDA Membership
• Member of Regional Paediatric Interest Group and/or National Interest Group
• Post-registration course in Paediatric dietetics

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with senior staff guidance
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to include written, verbal and presentation skills
• Able to teach effectively
• Good IT skills
• Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• A knowledge of personal accountability and responsibilities as laid down by Rules of Professional Conduct
• Ability to work in a team

Desirable

• Awareness of developments in the NHS
• Understanding of clinical audit
• A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 18 months post-graduate experience in general Nutrition and Dietetics including complex nutrition support and MDT working
• Experience of paediatric dietetics and an interest to develop skills and knowledge in this area
• Use of care protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions
• Motivation towards extending skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of student training

Other
Essential

• Ability to adapt to meet changing requirements and needs
• Empathetic and understanding
• Motivated, Innovative & enthusiastic

Desirable

• Able to travel between different sites in a timely manner

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.