Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to specialise in paediatric dietetics. Experience in paediatrics is advantageous however if a candidate can demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for paediatric dietetics along with a willingness to learn they will be considered. This is a permeant part time (15hours per week) role. Main duties of the job This is a varied role based at Hereford County Hospital. You will have the opportunity to provide dietetic care for a variety of conditions including but not limited to cow's milk protein allergy; faltering growth; selective eating and coeliac disease. You will run dietetic led clinics, be a core part of consultant led MDT clinics, develop and run group education sessions. There is some opportunity for remote working. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right timeall the time. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 229-IC-6774348 Job locations Hereford County Hospital Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities The full job description and person specification can be found within the supporting documents. For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact: Sarah Seed Clinical Manager Dietetics Sarah.Seedwvt.nhs.uk or Hannah Duggan Paediatric Lead Dietitian Hannah.dugganwvt.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities The full job description and person specification can be found within the supporting documents. For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact: Sarah Seed Clinical Manager Dietetics Sarah.Seedwvt.nhs.uk or Hannah Duggan Paediatric Lead Dietitian Hannah.dugganwvt.nhs.uk Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration Evidence of an up-to-date portfolio demonstrating CPD Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training BDA Member Relevant postgraduate award in Dietetics e.g. Paediatric course MSc module Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of Paediatric Dietetics. Knowledge and implications for implementing any relevant guidelines e.g. NICE Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills. Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues. Able to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills and adapt to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. Presentation and teaching skills Experience Essential Proven experience working as a dietician Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals Experience of development of evidence-based patient information Desirable Experience of working as a paediatric dietitian with a range of conditions Experience of developing policies/procedures on areas of Paediatric Dietetics other Essential Ability to work as part of a team. Interest in training student dietitians Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration Evidence of an up-to-date portfolio demonstrating CPD Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training BDA Member Relevant postgraduate award in Dietetics e.g. Paediatric course MSc module Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of Paediatric Dietetics. Knowledge and implications for implementing any relevant guidelines e.g. NICE Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills. Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues. Able to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills and adapt to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. Presentation and teaching skills Experience Essential Proven experience working as a dietician Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals Experience of development of evidence-based patient information Desirable Experience of working as a paediatric dietitian with a range of conditions Experience of developing policies/procedures on areas of Paediatric Dietetics other Essential Ability to work as part of a team. Interest in training student dietitians Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post 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 Wye Valley NHS Trust Address Hereford County Hospital Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)