[ref. i81876918] Apprenticeship AP Paediatric Dietitian Cardiology, GI Surgery & Burns - Bristol
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Job overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, innovative, and clinically experienced dietitian to take on an apprenticeship to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) working in Paediatric dietetic practice. The role includes Cardiology lead alongside Surgery and Burns tertiary services
Depending on your level of experience and qualifications there are 2 routes to obtain the ACP qualification.- ACP E-Portfolio route -you would work at band 7 level whilst completing your portfolio of evidence. This is dependent on having a Master’s degree and Specialist dietetic clinical experience in Cardiology and being accepted via the e-portfolio route.
- ACP apprenticeship – by undertaking the level 7 ACP apprenticeship programme in conjunction with the University of the West of England.
Main duties of the job
Evidence of continued professional development is essential. Experience in Cardiac dietetics is not essential and we would consider a candidate with the ambition to develop themselves and learn on the job if you have all the other relevant experience and skills.You must have strong leadership, excellent communication and good time management skills, alongside a passion to drive forward research, with compassion to support the patients and their families. It is essential to be able to lead and manage junior dietetic team members working in cardiology, GI surgery, and burns and work collaboratively alongside the PICU/HDU Band 7 dietitian lead across the children’s hospital and region.
Dedication and commitment to the direction of travel for the department, hospital, trust, and region are essential.
UHBW is a teaching trust and offers a supportive learning environment with a positive personal and professional development ethos. Bristol is a vibrant University, historical, multicultural city with excellent road, rail and air links.
If you want to join a friendly, dynamic, forward-thinking dietetic team to develop both yourself, and our services, within a well-supported team environment please apply.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
As this is a new opportunity that has arisen, more clarity can be provided and we would actively ask you to contact us for more information before completing your application, please contact:
Lisa Cooke, Camille Newby or Jason Beyers
Phone: 0117 342 0811Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- A good foundation within paediatric dietetics
- Working as part of a multi professional team
- Demonstrate ability to support colleagues
- Proven evidence of educational support to others i.e. Student training
- Experience of undertaking clinical trials/Audits/research
- Recent significant experience at band 7 or equivalent in a paediatric clinical setting
- Proven leadership and management experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
- Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to a range of groups/grades
- Computer skills and the use of dietary analysis software
- Demonstrated ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
- Self-motivated, ability to meet deadlines, organised
- Flexible dynamic team player
Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Sympathetic attitude
- Integrity
- Decision making
- Good judgement
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professionalism
- Ability to multitask
- Recognition of own limitations
- Resilience
- Assertiveness
- Personal insight and awareness
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- HCPC Registration
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in dietetics
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course (Basic)
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership
- Postgraduate diploma/MSc or evidence of work at this level
- BDA Module 3 Paediatric course or equivalent experience
- As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
- The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
- UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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