Job summary Are you a dietician who has a passion for Paediatrics? Are you interested in working with children and their families within the community? Would you like to work with a supportive and friendly team? We are seeking a Band 6 Dietitian to join us in the Paediatric Team to manage a caseload of Paediatric patients within the community, including group education sessions, one to ones in community clinics and training of other NHS staff. Whether you are experienced in working with Paediatrics and are looking to develop your career with LPT, or an experienced dietician within a different clinical area, we would value your contribution to our diverse team. We are committed to helping our staff learn and develop new skills, and we support our team to become highly trained in delivering care to our patients. As an LPT staff member you will have access to many benefits including: Free car-parking on site Generous Annual leave entitlement of between 27-33 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays a year (dependent on service) Lease Car Scheme Eye Tests Physiotherapy Occupational Health Services Vivup salary sacrifice scheme for household goods Counselling services Flexible working Main duties of the job Leicester Nutrition and Dietetic Community Services multidisciplinary team works across primary care, mental health, public health & home enteral nutrition. The team consists of dietitians, community nutritionists, dietetic support workers & support team staff covering the population of Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. As a member of the Paediatric Team you will be involved in role-modelling & mentoring team members. You will be involved in the treatment of Community paediatric patients We are seeking a dietitian who has excellent communication as well as organisational, management and leadership skills to be involved in our team. The service is committed to providing comprehensive CPD and we utilise clinical supervision models to support staff development. Some of the duties within this role include: working as a member of the primary care dietetic team to provide professional and evidence based dietetic advice to Paediatric patients, parents/carers and staff To manage a Paediatric caseload effectively by working with inpatients, phone reviews, outpatient appointments, attending MDT meetings for patients and making clinical decisions. To promote & be responsible for appropriate & best practice, evidence-based advice. The post will be based in the Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service Headquarters, close to the M1/M69 junction. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car during working hours. About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001847 Job locations OSL House,East Link, Meridian Business Park Leicester Leicestershire LE19 1XU Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Experience Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Experience Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 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. Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Address OSL House,East Link, Meridian Business Park Leicester Leicestershire LE19 1XU Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)