Job Description

The paediatric dietitian is a senior autonomous practitioner responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Nutrition and Dietetic service for in and out patient paediatric services within Derriford Hospital. The post holder works as part of a patient focused multi-professional team and acts as a source of knowledge and expertise in paediatric dietetics to Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the community it serves. The post holder is involved in all nutrition and dietetic departmental activities and contributes to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service.



Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.



To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to inpatient and out patients referred by the Child Health Directorate. To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians' work during absence. To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients referred by Consultants to paediatric dietetic clinics. To attend case meetings as appropriate. To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans. To review patients' and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status. To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format. To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community. To participate in the production and review of resources to ensure that they are evidence based, up-to-date and in line with Trust policies on document control To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate multi-professional teaching sessions To provide a source of expert knowledge and advice on nutrition in paediatrics. To supervise and monitor the ongoing development of junior dietitians working in paediatrics.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.



To work as a team with other paediatric dietitians to provide dietetic care to patients referred by the Child Health Directorate. To provide cover for other paediatric dietitians' work during absence. To provide an inpatient dietetic service to infants and children on Woodcock ward, Wildgoose ward, Children's HDU and ITU. To be responsible for the provision of an outpatient service for patients attending consultant led paediatric clinics such as CMPI, disordered eating, allergy and dietetic clinics. To attend ward and case meetings as appropriate. To undertake appropriate nutritional assessment and dietary treatment of patients referred for dietary advice and design care plans. To review patients' and adapt care plans as nutritional requirements change with age, stage of development and clinical status. To communicate with and educate patients and their parents/carers effectively to translate complex theory into a realistic, understandable format. To liaise with pharmacy, housekeeping and catering services over the provision of suitable feeds and meals for paediatric patients. To liaise with parents/carers, community health, education and social services in providing for the nutritional needs of patients in the community.

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