Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join our dynamic team at Barts Health NHS Trust, one of London's busiest tertiary children's hospitals.
The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the Home Enteral Tube Feeding (HEF) team, participating in joint SLT clinics and school clinics at local specialist schools. The role focuses on providing highly specialized dietetic advice to children and young people receiving Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) in Tower Hamlets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing outpatient clinics and undertaking home visits and school clinics/visits
- Participating in research and audit to ensure evidence-based practice
- Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrating behaviour change facilitation and motivational interviewing skills
- Problem-solving and analysing complex clinical problems to provide best clinical care
Requirements:
- oBSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
- Paediatric Dietetics Training
- HCPC registered
- Significant experience working in Nutrition and Dietetics, particularly in paediatrics
- Experience of working with HEF patients and delivering undergraduate student supervision
- Ability to work effectively single-handedly with individuals and groups
- Leadership skills and accurate anthropometric measurements
Desirable qualifications and skills:
- Member of relevant special clinical interest group
- Supervision training
- Qualification in Paediatrics
- Participation in research
We offer a well-established programme of quality improvement and research, and fully support CPD opportunities, making this a fantastic role to further develop your career.
The salary for this position ranges from £58,133 to £65,261 per annum.