Applicants are invited for the post of Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian at Colchester General Hospital.
This role has become available due to the promotion of the previous post holder. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the paediatric gastroenterology dietetic service including multidisciplinary clinics. The Dietitian is an integral part of the team and will work closely with a consultant, clinical nurse specialist and dietetic colleagues. You will join the current team of paediatric dietitians working in the fields of diabetes, neonates, cystic fibrosis, allergy, general outpatients and inpatients. The post holder will provide outpatient clinics for complex patients and contribute to the management of other specialist caseloads in the absence of colleagues. You will also provide line management to a band 6 dietitian or dietetic assistant.
This is a part time post offering 31.5 hours a week
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical dietetics and paediatrics. The post holder must have excellent communication, be flexible and be able to use their own initiative to continually develop the service.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Department are a friendly department of 29 members of staff including Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and an apprentice. We are supported by an administrative team who work across therapies. CPD and personal development are actively encouraged. The department also takes part in regular student training.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Philippa Marshall, Professional Lead for Dietetics on 07927 682973 or Philippa.marshall@esneft.nhs.uk.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
* Current HPC registration in Dietetics
* Post registration training in paediatric dietetics (modular courses in paediatrics)
* Clinical Supervisory Skills Course/ Student training courses
Desirable
* Member of British Dietetic Association
* Member of paediatric group of BDA
Knowledge
Essential
* Good clinical knowledge and experience
* Evidence of on-going Professional Development at Masters Level
* Extensive experience working in dietetics at a senior level
* Considerable experience working in different clinical settings within paediatric dietetics
* Experience in Audit & Research
* Experience of service development
Desirable
* Experience of line management
Professional Development
Essential
* Evidence of commitment to life long learning
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
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