This post is an exciting opportunity to work within a proactive and dynamic team consisting of 7 paediatric dietitians and 2 dietetic assistants. We are looking to recruit a motivated dietitian who has varied post graduate clinical experience and a strong interest in paediatric dietetics. Applicants with less practice in this field who are highly motivated will also be considered. Teamwork and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
The post holder will be based primarily at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, working alongside the paediatric team across the Trust but cross-site working is also expected when required. The clinical remit of this post has a varied and interesting caseload including the paediatric ward, coeliac MDT clinic, oncology and general clinics.
The Dietetic Departments at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly department of around 25 staff spread across 2 main sites (Basingstoke and Winchester). Continued professional development is actively promoted through various initiatives such as work-based shadowing, conferences, and dietetic interest group meetings relevant to the post. The department is actively involved in the training of dietetic students from 3 universities. There are opportunities to deliver training to other members of the MDT, and group education sessions for patient groups.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as part of the paediatric dietetic team.
2. To provide a highly specialised nutrition and dietetic service to the child health business unit, working at Royal Hampshire County, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and in the local community to ensure high standards of care in line with evidence-based practice and national guidelines.
3. To contribute towards service developments through audit and patient surveys, driving changes that improve patient care.
4. To manage and prioritise a delegated caseload, including Gastroenterology, Oncology, Nutrition support and a cow's milk allergy group session.
5. To advise medical and nursing staff on the appropriate use of prescribable specialist food products and formulas.
6. To maintain continued professional development and be involved in relevant dietetic special interest groups.
7. To participate in the training of student dietitians & apprentices.
About us: The post holder will be based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, although cross-site working may be required with Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke. The Dietetic Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly department of around 25 staff spread across 2 main sites (Basingstoke and Winchester). We work closely with the dietetic department which consists of a team of 25 dietitians, 2 nutrition specialist nurses, 3 dietetic assistants and 2 secretaries. As a department, we are involved in student training and take students on their A, B and C placements. We are committed to appraisal and continued professional development and have excellent clerical and IT support.
Job description
This post has a wide variety within it. As well as covering the children's ward in Royal Hampshire County Hospital, the post holder will have a weekly gastroenterology clinic, or attending the MDT Gastro clinic they will also be a part of the oncology MDT attending regular meetings and providing support for patients as required. The post holder will run a cow's milk allergy group. There will be opportunities for CPD, audit and service development. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
* Registered with the HCPC as a dietitian
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification in paediatrics
Experience
Essential
* Broad range of clinical dietetic experience including some in paediatrics
Desirable
* Experience of paediatrics
* Experience with Gastroenterology or Oncology
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Clinical supervision skills
Desirable
* Ability to use a number of IT systems including Microsoft or electronic documentation
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
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