Job summary To be the named lead for, and to provide a highly specialist dietetic service to children referred to the Tameside Paediatric Dietetic service for home enteral feeding and diabetes. To undertake highly specialist assessments, diagnosis and treatment for children in these areas. To work collaboratively with partner agencies and other health services. To support other members of the paediatric dietetic team with clinical supervision and clinical leadership. Main duties of the job To be the named lead for two specialist areas of the service and to devise and implement appropriate clinical guidelines and patient pathways related to these areas. To contribute to the development of policies and procedures, which will impact on other professionals working in children's services. To be the main point of contact for professionals within these specialist areas. To identify and undertake audits, research projects and quality improvement projects to enhance/improve clinical practice. To make recommendations to the Team Leader for changes to practice. Implement specific changes to practice where agreed with the Team Leader. To lead others in this work as agreed with the Team Leader. To provide Dietetic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with diabetes and/or enteral feeding in a variety of settings including nurseries, schools, special schools, hospital, the child's home, in dietetic clinics and MDT clinics, using a combination of face-to-face and virtual appointments. To independently manage a caseload of clients, using evidence based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 245-AHP7PD-02-25 Job locations Selbourne House Fountain Street Hyde SK14 1NG Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Dietetics Health Professions Council Registration Post Registration qualifications or equivalent in relevant speciality Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio Previous experience gained in NHS setting Significant and recent experience of working with children requiring enteral feeding Significant and recent experience of working with children with diabetes Desirable Management and leadership skills training Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of a range of relevant conditions within paediatrics and their management Advanced working knowledge of dietetic intervention in paediatric diabetes Advanced working knowledge of dietetic intervention in paediatric Home enteral feeding, including feed products and ancillaries. A good understanding and application of clinical governance and evidence-based practice Desirable Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice To have knowledge of EMIS clinical IT System Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Dietetics Health Professions Council Registration Post Registration qualifications or equivalent in relevant speciality Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio Previous experience gained in NHS setting Significant and recent experience of working with children requiring enteral feeding Significant and recent experience of working with children with diabetes Desirable Management and leadership skills training Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of a range of relevant conditions within paediatrics and their management Advanced working knowledge of dietetic intervention in paediatric diabetes Advanced working knowledge of dietetic intervention in paediatric Home enteral feeding, including feed products and ancillaries. A good understanding and application of clinical governance and evidence-based practice Desirable Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice To have knowledge of EMIS clinical IT System 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Selbourne House Fountain Street Hyde SK14 1NG Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)