Do you enjoy working with children, young people and families?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian to join our friendly team of Paediatric Dietitians. You would be working alongside a Band 7 Dietitian to expand the Dietetic Service for Children and Young People with Eating Disorders (inpatient and outpatient settings alongside the ED multidisciplinary team), and providing general paediatric dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients including nutrition support, allergy and gastro.
We can offer many learning and shadowing opportunities to develop your skills if you are relatively new to Paediatrics, but would also be delighted to hear from you if you are an experienced dietitian looking for a new challenge. We are able to provide funding for relevant Paediatric Training including Paediatric Module(s) depending on your individual requirements.
The role is B5 or B6 depending upon your stage in your career. If you are newly or recently qualified then you will be taken through a period of preceptorship. B6 will be considered for those with more clinical experience.
This post is to cover maternity leave, with the possibility of becoming a permanent post.
Main duties of the job
We are currently a team of 5 Paediatric Dietitians, and have support from a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner in addition to Team secretarial/admin support.
Your caseload will include assessing and providing Dietetic care to infants, children and young people with a wide range of health conditions as well as supporting parents and carers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly innovative Team and to develop the skills to cover many aspects of the Paediatric Dietetic Service, which encompasses close MDT working with many agencies, including the 0-19 health visiting and school nurse team, CAMHS, and social services in order to provide an effective, safe and seamless service.
We provide placements for Student Dietitians, in association with the University of Plymouth, and provide training for many acute and community-based colleagues including Health Visitors, GPs, Nurses and Paediatricians.
About us
Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
The Paediatric Team is part of the wider Dietetic Team (over 27 wte Registered staff) including Acute, Community, Diabetes, Weight Management and Cancer Services.
The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance. Therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee: NHS Pension Scheme Childcare at our day nursery Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays Staff Discounts Career development and training opportunities Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
To provide an expert dietetic service to paediatric patients as part of the paediatric dietetic service to Torbay and South Devon.
To provide support and cover to the paediatric dietetic team as required for inpatients and outpatients.
Main duties of the job
To provide up-to-date nutritional management for paediatric patients with a wide range of clinical conditions, including working alongside a B7 to expand the Dietetic Service for Children and Young People with Eating Disorders (inpatient and outpatient settings alongside the ED multidisciplinary team), general inpatients, outpatients, nutrition support, allergy and gastro across Torbay and South Devon acute and community services.
To teach and support other healthcare professionals working with paediatric patients across Torbay and South Devon acute and community services.
To contribute to the wider development of the dietetic service and nutritional provision within Torbay and South Devon including training, audit, and service development within specified areas.
Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Dietetics or equivalent HCPC registration in Dietetics
Desirable
Post grad study in specialist areas of paediatric dietetics eg allergy, neonatal Behaviour change training Member of a specialist group of BDA e.g. Paediatrics / Mental Health / FAISG Audit and Research Experience Clinical educators' course
Experience
Essential
Post qualification experience in paediatric dietetics
Desirable
Clinical supervisory skills training Previous experience of developing a service or quality improvement initiative
Specific Skills
Essential
Ability to travel between sites or visit patients at home Good knowledge of current clinical guidelines and frameworks relevant to paediatric dietetics Evidence of participation in audit projects
Desirable
Experience of developing a service or planning and delivering health initiatives
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
388-6897741-AHP #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian to join our friendly team of Paediatric Dietitians. You would be working alongside a Band 7 Dietitian to expand the Dietetic Service for Children and Young People with Eating Disorders (inpatient and outpatient settings alongside the ED multidisciplinary team), and providing general paediatric dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients including nutrition support, allergy and gastro.
We can offer many learning and shadowing opportunities to develop your skills if you are relatively new to Paediatrics, but would also be delighted to hear from you if you are an experienced dietitian looking for a new challenge. We are able to provide funding for relevant Paediatric Training including Paediatric Module(s) depending on your individual requirements.
The role is B5 or B6 depending upon your stage in your career. If you are newly or recently qualified then you will be taken through a period of preceptorship. B6 will be considered for those with more clinical experience.
This post is to cover maternity leave, with the possibility of becoming a permanent post.
Main duties of the job
We are currently a team of 5 Paediatric Dietitians, and have support from a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner in addition to Team secretarial/admin support.
Your caseload will include assessing and providing Dietetic care to infants, children and young people with a wide range of health conditions as well as supporting parents and carers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly innovative Team and to develop the skills to cover many aspects of the Paediatric Dietetic Service, which encompasses close MDT working with many agencies, including the 0-19 health visiting and school nurse team, CAMHS, and social services in order to provide an effective, safe and seamless service.
We provide placements for Student Dietitians, in association with the University of Plymouth, and provide training for many acute and community-based colleagues including Health Visitors, GPs, Nurses and Paediatricians.
About us
Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
The Paediatric Team is part of the wider Dietetic Team (over 27 wte Registered staff) including Acute, Community, Diabetes, Weight Management and Cancer Services.
The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance. Therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee: NHS Pension Scheme Childcare at our day nursery Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays Staff Discounts Career development and training opportunities Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
To provide an expert dietetic service to paediatric patients as part of the paediatric dietetic service to Torbay and South Devon.
To provide support and cover to the paediatric dietetic team as required for inpatients and outpatients.
Main duties of the job
To provide up-to-date nutritional management for paediatric patients with a wide range of clinical conditions, including working alongside a B7 to expand the Dietetic Service for Children and Young People with Eating Disorders (inpatient and outpatient settings alongside the ED multidisciplinary team), general inpatients, outpatients, nutrition support, allergy and gastro across Torbay and South Devon acute and community services.
To teach and support other healthcare professionals working with paediatric patients across Torbay and South Devon acute and community services.
To contribute to the wider development of the dietetic service and nutritional provision within Torbay and South Devon including training, audit, and service development within specified areas.
Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Dietetics or equivalent HCPC registration in Dietetics
Desirable
Post grad study in specialist areas of paediatric dietetics eg allergy, neonatal Behaviour change training Member of a specialist group of BDA e.g. Paediatrics / Mental Health / FAISG Audit and Research Experience Clinical educators' course
Experience
Essential
Post qualification experience in paediatric dietetics
Desirable
Clinical supervisory skills training Previous experience of developing a service or quality improvement initiative
Specific Skills
Essential
Ability to travel between sites or visit patients at home Good knowledge of current clinical guidelines and frameworks relevant to paediatric dietetics Evidence of participation in audit projects
Desirable
Experience of developing a service or planning and delivering health initiatives
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
388-6897741-AHP #J-18808-Ljbffr
