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Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian Worcester

Worcester Full-Time No working from home possible

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Job summary

Are you passionate about paediatric dietetics and looking for an opportunity to develop your specialist skills?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join our friendly paediatric dietetic team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with babies, children and young people across our paediatric inpatient and outpatient services. You will manage your own caseload, including children with complex needs, working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence based and individual nutritional care.

You will be joining service where dietitians are valued members of the paediatric MDT and where there are opportunities to develop your clinical expertise while also contributing to education, quality improvement and the continuing development of our paediatric services.

What will the role involve?

As a Band 6 paediatric dietitian you will work autonomously, while being supported by the Paediatric Team Lead Dietitian and the wider dietetic team.

You will be committed to evidence based practice and continuing professional development, and enthusiastic about contributing ideas to improve the service.

You will be joining a supportive dietetic service with opportunities to develop your paediatric knowledge and skills, and to make a real difference to the care of children and their families.

Interviews will be on 5th October

Main duties of the job

To work as an experienced autonomous practitioner to provide a high standard of patient focused care through specialised assessment of infants and babies with enteral feeding needs, gastrointestinal conditions, nutritional deficiencies, restrictive eating/feeding difficulties or other specialist paediatric conditions.
To plan and deliver a high-quality service to babies and children, and their families/carers.
To participate in student training, supervision and assessment.
To contribute to the therapy clinical governance agenda to improve the quality of the paediatric service.
To contribute to the planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the paediatric dietetic service, working with the Paediatric Team Lead to identify and implement improvements.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care:

To independently manage a defined caseload of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, including children with complex nutritional needs
To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment
To asses and manage malnutrition, faltering growth and other complex nutritional problems within the post holders scope of practice
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management of patients receiving treatment
To function as an autonomous practitioner, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines when providing advice to patients on therapeutic diets
To use clinical judgement and work in partnership with parents with formulating care plans for home
To accept clinical responsibility for own caseload of patients and organise this effectively
To prioritise caseload of inpatients and to ensure timely dietetic intervention
To provide specialist advice individually tailored to meet the needs of the children and families in the paediatric unit
To involve parents/guardians in decision- making for their treatment
In collaboration with the Team Lead Paediatric Dietitian formulate and update parent information sheets, specific topics for use by dietitians and other healthcare professionals to ensure information is evidence based
In collaboration with Team Lead Paediatric dietitian develop and implement nutrition and dietetic guidelines in clinical areas based on current best practice
To clinically supervise junior colleagues, assistants and students on placement and to provide peer support to Band 6 colleagues
To co-ordinate a safe and effective discharge/transfer of patients from hospital; organising for equipment and feed to be delivered for those who need to continue on an enteral feed after discharge
To attend team meetings and participate in on-going development of the service
To provide and promote a quality nutrition and dietetic service within available resources
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
To deliver staff and parent group education sessions

1. Profession specific clinical duties

To provide specialist dietetic expertise to staff and nutritional advice to patients on the paediatric unit

2. Communications

To engage with parents and MDT in treatment planning decisions
To formulate a treatment plan jointly with the patient/parent/guardian, providing written information where appropriate
To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, parents and guardians regarding the dietetic component of care, to ensure a seamless service
To maintain accurate documentation on-going patient care, including phone contacts in accordance with professional standards
To ensure patients are given dietitian's name and telephone contact
To communicate with healthcare professionals in implementing Trust wide nutrition related policies
To liaise closely with dietitians and health care professionals in other hospitals whenever there is a transfer of patient's care or shared care
To work with healthcare professionals to help improve dietetic care and patient experience
To use computer skills to produce and retrieve clinical information, to communicate to colleagues. and for presentations

3. Education and Training

To maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means e.g. attending postgraduate training courses, journal reviews in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge
To act as a source of dietetic expertise and provide up to date information in specialist areas
To educate and update health care professionals on topics linked to paediatric nutrition
To disseminate and implement British Dietetic Association specialist statements
To participate in staff appraisal scheme as both appraiser and appraisee
To be appraised annually and agree objectives for the year and a personal development plan taking into account personal objectives with regards to education and development and Trust objectives including management and service issues
To attend study days linked to clinical supervisory skills and student training
To assist with the student training programme in the department, acting as clinical educator
To be responsible for teaching dietetic students to graduate level on dietetic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas
To give tutorials on clinical topics to students and colleagues
To supervise and guide junior staff to deliver a high standard of clinical care
To contribute to multidisciplinary training programmes linked to nutrition in the Trust and occasionally to external organisations
To participate in paediatric training sessions to educate and update health care professionals in the Trust on nutrition related topics e.g. to Nutrition Link Nurses, medical students
To continually reflect on own practice and improve quality of care through innovative ideas
To participate in the induction and integration of new staff and students
To continually reflect on own practice and participate in peer review

4. Organisation and Management

To prioritise workload and manage own patient caseload
To monitor number of contacts received each month and audit to help develop an effective dietetic service
To assist in managing the service within the resource allocation, reviewing and modifying work practices to maximise effectiveness
To help review the paediatric referral criteria for dietetic input and assist in the management of the workload
To contribute to the pro-active monitoring and review of the nutrition & dietetics service
To provide statistical information regarding workload as required for managerial purposes
To implement a system for monitoring to maintain an adequate stock of diet sheets
To assist the paediatric lead dietitian in the resolution of service and clinical complaints through investigation, review and practice change where indicated
To participate in paediatric service development projects

5. Clinical Governance

To allocate time to implement clinical governance projects linked to CPD
To contribute to resource development in department e.g., presentations on nutrition related topics, nutrition related articles & developing training aids
In collaboration with the paediatric lead dietitian update diet sheets and guidelines by researching evidence-based practice
To collate comments and update departmental policies and procedures to ensure they are evidence-based
To contribute to the implementation of clinical governance in the department
To participate in events linked to promoting dietetics in the Acute Trust
To undertake literature search/article critique and present findings at departmental meetings
To carry out clinical audit and present results to promote evidence-based practice

6. Non Clinical

To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their application to work situation
To implement Health & Safety in the workplace by maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times
To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department
To act immediately to rectify unsafe practices
To report adverse incidents to staff, patients or any other person according to Trust policy
To attend mandatory training ensuring there is adequate cover for clinical work
To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and other statutory requirements such as Infection Control
To recognise safeguarding concerns, contribute to safeguarding assessments and to share safeguarding information appropriately and elevate concerns in line with the Trust policy

7. Leadership and Service Development

To help with recruitment and selection of dietitians
To assist with reviewing services provided, identify opportunities, and make recommendations
To participate in meetings and maintain good communication levels within department
To actively contribute towards innovation and improvement of services
To uphold professional and Trust values and ethics
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, AHPs and colleagues in other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service
To build and maintain relationships between areas or departments
To collect data to produce relevant statistical information on service delivery
To evaluate where clinical improvement is required, initiating and reviewing change as appropriate

8. Professional

To maintain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, adhering to the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics
To work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct
To provide high quality evidence based service by researching dietetic information
To undertake dietetic audits and surveys
To maintain a professional attitude at all times promoting the role of the Dietitian in the best interest of the patients and profession
To take personal responsibility for the updating of professional skills and developments within the profession by attending relevant study days, literature review and implementing CPD
To be conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant post registration dietetic experience including experience of independently managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, undertaking nutritional assessment and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised dietetic care plans
Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
Experience of teaching groups of patients and healthcare staff
Experience of working with parents, carers in the management of paediatric nutritional problems

Desirable

Experience of appraising others
Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients
Involvement in audit
Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources
Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students

Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information
Evidence of excellent written skills.
Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working.
Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice.
Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs.
Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients.
Ability to implement practice supervision
Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings
Ability to carry out audit
Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients
Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting
Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns
Autonomous practitioner
Ability to recognise own professional limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Able to communicate complex nutritional information effectively to children, young people, and their parents/carers, adapting communication to age, developmental stage and individual needs
Able to work autonomously, while recognising professional limitations and seeking appropriate support when required
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship in team
Self-motivated
Relates well to staff and patients
Caring attitude and empathy
Professional attitude to routine/non-routine tasks
Enthusiastic to improve patient care
Ability to remain calm and in control during busy phases
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Ability to work flexibly to cover service needs
Able to travel to other hospital sites
Standard Clauses
A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS
All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists

Desirable

Experience of appraising others
Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
Involvement in audit
Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources
Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students
Ability to assist with complaints
Able to accurately undertake and interpret appropriate anthropometric measurements in infants, children and young people
Knowledge of infant feeding and the nutritional requirements of infants, children and young people
Knowledge and experience of assessing and managing enteral nutrition in children and young people
Experience assessing/managing complex paediatric nutritional needs.
Knowledge of disseminating evidence based practice to health care professionals
Knowledge of implementing the Clinical Governance Agenda
resolving patient

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualifications in Dietetics
Registered Dietitian recognised by the HCPC
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Member of the British Dietetic Association
Member of a paediatric specialist interest group
Relevant postgraduate training in paediatric dietetics (e.g. BDA modules or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information
Evidence of excellent written skills
Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working
Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice
Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs
Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients.
Ability to implement practice supervision
Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings.
Ability to carry out audit
Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients
Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting
Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns

Desirable

Experience of appraising others
Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
Involvement in audit
Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources
Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students
Ability to assist with complaints
Able to accurately undertake and interpret appropriate anthropometric measurements in infants, children and young people
Knowledge of infant feeding and the nutritional requirements of infants, children and young people
Knowledge and experience of assessing and managing enteral nutrition in children and young people
Experience assessing/managing complex paediatric nutritional needs.
Knowledge of disseminating evidence based practice to health care professionals
Knowledge of implementing the Clinical Governance Agenda
resolving patient

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).

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