About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic to join our dietetic team as the Lead Paediatric Dietitian.
You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a changing environment and have good communication skills and provide evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the post.
This post can involve a combination of face to face and remote working subject to agreement and ensuring the needs of the service are able to bemet.
Main duties of the job
Working in partnership with Dietetic colleagues and other health-care professionals, to be responsible for the delivery of the Nutrition and Dietetic service to the paediatric population in West Norfolk, and parts of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
To manage a caseload of patients using evidence-based/client centred principles for a range of complex physical and psychological conditions. To provide line management and clinical supervision to Junior Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants. To be an expert advisor in the nutritional care of patients admitted to hospital. To take an active part in the training of student dietitians, all levels of healthcare professionals and medical staff on nutrition and therapeutic diets for patients with a range of complex physical and psychological conditions. To lead on risk assessment and management within the department. To maintain team working with other Band 7 Dietitians in the general day to day management of the department.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this exciting opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar non-UK qualification Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Completion of Supervisory skills course
Desirable
British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership Membership of any relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group
Experience Essential
Extensive experience of working within NHS Paediatric Dietetics. Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload. Experience of supervising and facilitating a supportive role with students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members. Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives. Experience of looking after complex home enterally fed patients (including those with NG, NJ, PEG, PEG-J, and low-profile devices).
Desirable
Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience including but not limited to: allergy, eating disorders, ASD, ARFID, Coeliac Disease.
Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential
Is able to use behaviour change/ motivational interviewing/ advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required, e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of team work and how this can be used to improve patient care Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation Uses analytical and problem solving skills to apply to own practice
Desirable
Completion of Behaviour Change Course for Dietitians Has evidence of being involved in use of change management skills
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.
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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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)