Job summary
A post has arisen for a Dietitian to join the friendly, busy and supportive Dietetic Department at the Children's Hospital in Birmingham. The hospital covers all major Paediatric specialties, and is a regional centre for oncology, cardiology, renal dialysis, gastrointestinal disorders, CF, stem cell transplant and metabolic disease and a supraregional centre for cardiothoracic surgery, hepatology and small bowel transplantation.
This is a rotational post, rotating between the following specialties:
General paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, surgery, Ketogenic Diets and cardiology. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of specialties other than your main caseload as cover for colleagues absence or as a shadowing opportunity.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with a range of post registration experience as a clinical Dietitian, including ideally but not essentially some Paediatrics. It is however essential that you have a genuine passion for working in Paediatrics. The department is busy and active, and you need to be an individual with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills who thrives on working in a fast paced environment.
You must be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development, have excellent communication skills, be friendly, enthusiastic and be able to work as a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team
In exchange you will receive a wide range of experience and development opportunities across a number of clinical specialities and the support of a large team of experienced and knowledgeable Paediatric Dietitians.
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Please email Katie Stead, Team Leader ( [email protected]) or
Carolyn Patchell, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics ([email protected])
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dietetic Degree or Post graduate Diploma or Masters in Dietetics
- HCPC Registration as Dietitian
Desirable
- Member of BDA Paediatric Group
- Completion of Masters level Paediatric Dietetic training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- A range of post registration experience including evidence of MDT working
- Evidence of a strong interest in Paediatric Dietetics
Desirable
- Post registration experience of managing Paediatric Patients
- Evidence of CPD relevant to Paediatrics
- Experience of teaching children and young people
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Ability to motivate others to change
- Able to analyse clinical , nutritional and biochemical data to devise a treatment plan
- Able to organise own workload and that of others to ensure completion of clinical and non clinical work to deadlines
- Use of word, email, excel and databases for communication and collation and collection of patient data
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, adjusting plans to meet priorities
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH