Job summary Are you a highly motivated band 5 dietitian with a desire to move into paediatrics? We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with excellent organisation and team working skills to take on this newly created role. This post would be ideal for anyone who has a desire to work in paediatrics but has none or very limited experience. The post will initially be at band 5 level but once you have completed a competency- based training programme you will progress to become a permanent band 6 and enter into our rotational programme. You will be responsible for managingyour own case load of patients with support from the wider team of specialist dietitians. Ideally the successful candidate will have had band 5 experience in either adult or paediatrics including enteral feeding but we will consider newly qualified dietitians with clinical placement paediatric experience. We would also consider appointing at band 6 level if you can demonstrate significant paediatric experience. Main duties of the job To provide specialist dietetic services to identified paediatric sub-specialities within the Trust. This includes nutritional assessment, development and implementation of care plans and on-going review of complex in- patients and out-patients. To develop and implement evidence-based protocols, standards of care and patient education information within identified areas of paediatric sub specialities. To work in liaison with the advanced specialist dietitians in more complex paediatric sub specialities in the provision of service and the development and implementation of protocols, standards of care and patient education information. About us At Alder Hey we are ateam of over 20 dietitians and 3 assistants. We provide dietetic care across the majority of paediatric sub-specialities including, Gastroenterology, Diabetes, Respiratory, Nephrology, Cardiology and many more. We are well respected across the Trust for our commitment to clinical dietetics and nutrition support and have excellent multi-disciplinary teams. We are a very supportive team and take seriously the development of paediatric dietitians. In addition to learning through clinical caseload management and clinical supervision there are wide ranging learning opportunities across the Trust and participation in the Masters programme in paediatric dietetics will be actively encouraged. We also have P1 and 2 placement students and there will be opportunities to be involved in their supervision. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £28,407 to £42,618 a year Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 411-MED-25-6926528 Job locations Alder Hey Children's Hospital Eaton Road Liverpool L122AP Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further details about the job. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further details about the job. Person Specification Application form Essential Desire to work with children Previous experience of working at band 5 or paediatric experience Experience of MDT working Good communication skills Practical or theoretical knowledge of nutritional requirements and anthropometry in children Desirable Student training experience Experience at band 6 level Behaviour change or motivational interviewing experience Experience of delivering teaching. Person Specification Application form Essential Desire to work with children Previous experience of working at band 5 or paediatric experience Experience of MDT working Good communication skills Practical or theoretical knowledge of nutritional requirements and anthropometry in children Desirable Student training experience Experience at band 6 level Behaviour change or motivational interviewing experience Experience of delivering teaching. 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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey Children's Hospital Eaton Road Liverpool L122AP Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)