NHS
Advanced Paediatric Renal Dietitian
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Job Description
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- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
- Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience and involvement with training
- Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
- Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
- Demonstration of understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Prioritisation
- Keyboard skills
- Numeracy skills
- Policy development
- Report writing
- Leadership
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
- Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience and involvement with training
- Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
- Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
- Demonstration of understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Prioritisation
- Keyboard skills
- Numeracy skills
- Policy development
- Report writing
- Leadership
- Advanced analytical thinking
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have received new funding, and are looking for an experienced paediatric dietitian to join our regional paediatric renal team at Southampton Children's Hospital. We care for children with acute and chronic renal failure, including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and pre and post transplant care. You will possess advanced skills in paediatric dietetics plus excellent team working and communication skills. Previous experience in renal dietetics is not needed, but you must have a recently worked in acute paediatric dietetics. You need to have an empathetic nature and understand the impact long-term health conditions have on children and their families. Research and innovation is embedded into our clinical practice and there will be opportunities for you to develop in this area should you wish.
This role is 0.6 wte but if you are seeking more hours than this, we have other roles that in addition could facilitate this.We are a large, diverse team and offer excellent opportunities for CPD and career development. We have access to the paediatric grand round education events and have strong links with Southampton University. Audit, service evaluation, QI and research projects are actively encouraged.
We offer protected CPD time and you will have regular one-to-one supervision.
We are a registered trainer for student dietetic placements and the paediatric team won the University of Winchester Placement Educator of the Year Award 2023.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, working across a range of specialties, providing both acute and community services in adults and paediatrics. We are supported by a large admin team and our teams work closely together on shared initiatives.
Date posted
01 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
188-CL471024
Job locations
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Working for your organisation additional:
You will join our Paediatric renal team to work alongside two band 7 and one band 6 paediatric renal dietitians. You will be responsible for a designated case-load of infants and children with renal disease and will attend ward rounds, MDT clinics, and work with other specialist teams to ensure patients receive integrated care.
All staff have free access to the onsite Wellbeing Hub and gym. There is a low cost, secure and efficient park and ride scheme.
Our department is open Monday to Friday 8-5.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
Role and Responsibilities
You will
Work as an autonomous practitioner, providing highly specialist clinical dietetic expertise to a designated case-load of children with renal disease Provide advanced dietetic assessments and individualised treatment plans for a complex specialist caseload Support the clinical and professional development of junior dietetic staff and students Lead on the development of policies and resources to support delivery of evidence-based dietetic advice Identify and lead service improvement, audit and research and disseminate results and best practice through publication and presentation
Experience and skills needed
You will be a highly skilled paediatric dietitian with recent and significant experience of working in acute paediatrics, with an excellent knowledge of paediatric nutrition support.
You must be able to demonstrate advanced analytical thinking, show attention to detail and possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
You must be able to voice your professional opinion and provide advice and guidance to dietetic and other health care professional colleagues.
Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work is desirable
Job responsibilities
Working for your organisation additional:
You will join our Paediatric renal team to work alongside two band 7 and one band 6 paediatric renal dietitians. You will be responsible for a designated case-load of infants and children with renal disease and will attend ward rounds, MDT clinics, and work with other specialist teams to ensure patients receive integrated care.
All staff have free access to the onsite Wellbeing Hub and gym. There is a low cost, secure and efficient park and ride scheme.
Our department is open Monday to Friday 8-5.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
Role and Responsibilities
You will
Work as an autonomous practitioner, providing highly specialist clinical dietetic expertise to a designated case-load of children with renal disease Provide advanced dietetic assessments and individualised treatment plans for a complex specialist caseload Support the clinical and professional development of junior dietetic staff and students Lead on the development of policies and resources to support delivery of evidence-based dietetic advice Identify and lead service improvement, audit and research and disseminate results and best practice through publication and presentation
Experience and skills needed
You will be a highly skilled paediatric dietitian with recent and significant experience of working in acute paediatrics, with an excellent knowledge of paediatric nutrition support.
You must be able to demonstrate advanced analytical thinking, show attention to detail and possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
You must be able to voice your professional opinion and provide advice and guidance to dietetic and other health care professional colleagues.
Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work is desirable
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Skills and competencies
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Trust Values
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Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.