Specialist Paediatric Dietitian | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Location: | Lindley, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6612910/372-COM2334-D |
Summary
Previous applicants need not apply
Applicants will need to demonstrate dietetic experience in the NHS at undergraduate/postgraduate level
Interviews will be in person
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric dietitian however for the right candidate we would be able to offer it as a band 5 post with a progression developmental pathway from band 5 to 6 (once specified competencies and training have been completed) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic evidenced based evolving team. The successful candidate will work within the paediatric service providing dietary advice across inpatient, outpatient and community settings and be supported by dietetic and assistant colleagues. There is potential for the successful applicant to take a lead in student training
• To act as specialist clinician for the paediatric service , supporting the clinical lead/s with evolving and embedding best practice into the clinical area.
• To manage own specialist caseload in this area. This may include advising the MDT on the most appropriate form of nutritional management for children and cover for children’s ward/special care baby unit/childrens day unit, educational establishments for children with additional learning needs and general/specialist Paediatric Clinics on the award winning Acre mill site as required. There is potential for post holder to be the lead paediatric dietitian for IBD depending on their previous experience. The post will work closely with the enteral feed company nurse to support children on home enteral feeds in the community.
• Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date records.
• To carry out specialist assessment and treatment of children in a variety of settings with the aim of preventing hospital admissions and/or facilitating safe and timely discharges and transfer of care.
• Determine a clinical diagnosis, develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programs and/or provide specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. T
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Please see job description for full details.
Clinical areas will include a home enteral feeding caseload with a diverse range of conditions, general paediatric in and out patients, including a cows milk protein allergy, multiple allergies, faltering growth, IBD, coeliac disease, selective eating and nutritional health for paediatrics.
You will require good communication and multi-disciplinary team working skills.
The dietetic department is fully committed to CPD and clinical supervision.
As we take A, B and C students from Leeds Beckett University, the post holder will also be expected to take an active role in supporting our student training programme and has potential to be the student lead
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024
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