Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 or Band 6 Dietitian, wanting to develop a career in paediatric dietetics? We are a friendly and dynamic team of Dietitians. This post is a fantastic opportunity to gain further experience, skills and knowledge in paediatrics dietetics. The post holder will be provided with training in any areas they have limited experience.
Our paediatric team of experienced paediatric dietitians work closely alongside excellent multidisciplinary team members including paediatricians, paediatric specialist nurses and other health care professionals. The team provides both inpatient and outpatient services with a varied and interesting caseload including Allergy, Cystic Fibrosis, Nutrition Support, Diabetes and Neonatal nutrition.
Interview Date - 10th December 2024
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
* Deliver a high standard of evidence based care
* Have the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing working patterns
* Have the ability to communicate with children, young people and families as well as professionals in health and children's social care services
* Have good interpersonal skills enabling effective teamwork
* Be confident in their assessment and decision making
* Have an interest in paediatric dietetics and paediatric diabetes.
The post holder will provide care to children on our wards and outpatient clinics. They will also support the specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian in providing care to children and young people with diabetes. The successful applicant will be a good team player who is able to work flexibly with some non-standard hours to meet the needs of our service.
We have an excellent staff supervision and appraisal system which supports the development of individuals and their services. We take student Dietitians on Placements and you will have an active role in their training and the supervision of other colleagues.
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care.
* To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
* Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options.
* Evaluate patient progress, reassess, and alter treatment programmes as required.
* To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
* HCPC registration
* Additional training in paediatric dietetic (e.g. BDA Paediatric Module/s)
Knowledge & Experience
* Ability to demonstrate a good level of knowledge and skills in Nutrition and Dietetics
* Evidence of effective working within an MDT
* Demonstrates continuous Professional Development
Skills
* Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
* Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings within children's health and social care services.
* Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills
* Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
* Demonstrates good team working skills and respectfulness for colleagues
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.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year, pro rata
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