Job summary University Hospitals Derby and Burton are delighted to be able to offer a new substantive post as Dietetic Clinical Lead for the Neonatal Service. This opportunity has arisen following a recent service review. Funding has also been secured for a band 6 post to work alongside the clinical lead. This post will be integrated within our current paediatric team and wider department but will hold strong links to the Neonatal MDT. The department will consider applications from dietitians with substantial paediatric experience, who would be considered for a band 6 to 7 progression post if the applicant has a small amount of previous neonatal experience. Some previous neonatal experience is essential. Duration of progression to band 7 dependant on current experience. Additional funding has been secured for other AHP's, making it a very exciting time to lead a neonatal service. We are constantly looking at ways to empower our team, drive Quality Improvement initiatives and provide a strong, positive team culture, with emphasis on wellbeing and resilience within the department. We aim to celebrate and cultivate colleagues within our department and actively look for opportunities for social inclusion. The position will involve working at both Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton. Main duties of the job This clinical lead for neonates will be responsible for a complex, highly specialist clinical case load providing advanced nutritional advice to ensure the best outcome for the patients. To work as a highly skilled practitioner within the multidisciplinary team for paediatric neonatology and undertake a range of clinical duties as part of this role. This will include but is not limited to the following: attending neonatal ward round and discharge planning meetings, providing expert dietetic advice for the patients across each of the neonatal services. The candidate will need to have excellent understanding and recent implementation on the current clinical guidelines for neonates. Please read carefully the Job Description and Person Specification for the role Closing date of advert: 19 March 2025 Interview date: 2 April 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3548 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK Registered Dietitian with the HCPC Completion of a recognised specific Paediatric Diabetes Module (Neonatology) Knowledge and experience Essential Recent clinical experience in the management of neonates Experience of service development Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and as a senior member of the wider dietetic team Recent involvement in student training Desirable Recent involvement in quality improvement project Recent clinical experince in the management of surgical neonates Skills Essential Excellent IT skills Car Driver Experience of teaching other HCP's including medics, nurses and AHP's Desirable Evidence of presenting at a regional or national level Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK Registered Dietitian with the HCPC Completion of a recognised specific Paediatric Diabetes Module (Neonatology) Knowledge and experience Essential Recent clinical experience in the management of neonates Experience of service development Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and as a senior member of the wider dietetic team Recent involvement in student training Desirable Recent involvement in quality improvement project Recent clinical experince in the management of surgical neonates Skills Essential Excellent IT skills Car Driver Experience of teaching other HCP's including medics, nurses and AHP's Desirable Evidence of presenting at a regional or national level 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital / Queens Hospital Burton Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)