About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Suffolk Dietetic service. The department consists of 43 Dietitians, Nurses, Support staff and administrators providing an integrated service to West Suffolk Hospital and the wider community. The West Suffolk Dietetic service is forward thinking, innovative and friendly department. We fully support and encourage self-development within our service.
We are seeking a Band 5/6 Dietitian to join our dynamic paediatric team consisting of different specialities and general dietetics. We are looking to recruit a dietitian that has some knowledge of paediatric dietetics and some experience of working with paediatric patients in a dietetic department. Ideally, they would also have experience in managing enterally fed patients. There will be opportunities to develop skills further in this area and training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve managing 1-2 clinics a week and providing dietetic care to home enterally fed paediatric patients with the support from the senior paediatric dietitian and nutrition nursing team. The postholder will be involved in carrying out audits and service development with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through CPD.
For further information, please refer to the job description and specification. If you have any queries, please contact 01284 613609.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full Job Description and person specification with the full details of this job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current or working towards HCPC registration
Desirable
Membership of BDA Member of BDA Paediatric specialist group or other related specialist group
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Clinical experience of managing paediatric patients in a clinic setting Knowledge of evidence-based practice in enteral feeding Previous experience of working in an NHS organisation Knowledge of clinical governance and risk issues
Desirable
Clinical experience in the management of paediatric enteral tube feeding and nutrition support Experience of managing Safeguarding concerns in the community Experience of supervising students
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Excellent communication and presentation skills IT skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Must have the ability to undertake various duties off site Ability to understand the financial aspects of enteral feeding
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to motivate and guide others Ability to influence and engage others Flexible and reliable approach to working duties Committed to personal and team development
Other Requirements Essential
You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maple House
Bury St Edmunds
IP32 7BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)