Paediatric Dietitian
NHS Jobs Milton Keynes
Clinical To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in general dietetics, and to provide specialist expertise in the areas of paediatrics. To manage a highly diverse caseload. To draw up treatment plans for patients on caseload and guidelines for the effective practice of paediatric dietetics.
To anaylse information and investigation results to help formulate treatment plan (such as blood results, dietary analysis, anthropometrics). Professional To maintain a culture of confidentiality. To identify problems where changes to practices and systems or additional resources are required to support caseload and to discuss these with line manager.
To communicate dietary advice clearly and sensitively to all key working relationships, using educational material, writing reports and presentations to groups. Some of the information may be complex (e.g. multiple dietary exclusion plans) or distressing (e.g. babies and children with newly diagnosed diabetes).
There may be barriers to understanding such as parents / carers unable to read or have learning difficulties. To carry out all supporting activities such as keeping records and providing statistics which contribute to the efficient running of the service.
To be proactive in identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients and carers, including medical, nursing and catering staff and other health professionals. To ascertain the requirements for student training particularly as related to paediatrics, and to devise, deliver and supervise part of the student training programme.
To be jointly responsible for delegated planning, delivery and supervision of junior dietitian training in paediatrics. Organisational To ensure that your own practice meet the required professional standards of dietetic practice. To be responsible for your own caseload with dietetic support to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
To anaylse information and investigation results to help formulate treatment plan (such as blood results, dietary analysis, anthropometrics). Professional To maintain a culture of confidentiality. To identify problems where changes to practices and systems or additional resources are required to support caseload and to discuss these with line manager.
To communicate dietary advice clearly and sensitively to all key working relationships, using educational material, writing reports and presentations to groups. Some of the information may be complex (e.g. multiple dietary exclusion plans) or distressing (e.g. babies and children with newly diagnosed diabetes).
There may be barriers to understanding such as parents / carers unable to read or have learning difficulties. To carry out all supporting activities such as keeping records and providing statistics which contribute to the efficient running of the service.
To be proactive in identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients and carers, including medical, nursing and catering staff and other health professionals. To ascertain the requirements for student training particularly as related to paediatrics, and to devise, deliver and supervise part of the student training programme.
To be jointly responsible for delegated planning, delivery and supervision of junior dietitian training in paediatrics. Organisational To ensure that your own practice meet the required professional standards of dietetic practice. To be responsible for your own caseload with dietetic support to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures. To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Therapy Lead or Therapy Services Manager. Committee Membership The post holder will be required to represent the Dietetic Department at internal or external meetings as appropriate including attendance at: Departmental Quality meetings Paediatric Team meetings Safeguarding meetings Multi-disciplinary meetings Please refer to the job description for further details.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustMilton Keynes
Paediatric Dietitian
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Band 6 £37,338 – £44,962
Hours: Up to 37.5 hrs per week – part time hours will also be considered
Candidates with less experience are welcome to apply, as we will support their development...
University Hospitals of LeicesterLeicester, 41 mi from Milton Keynes
SENIOR DIETITIAN – ADULT DIABETES & STROKE (0.7wte diabetes and 0.3wte stroke)
Band: 6
Hours: 1.0 wte posts (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Base: Leicester General Hospital
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated, team player...
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustMilton Keynes
Dietitian – Nutrition Support Specialist
Department: Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Band 6, £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
37. 5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered) Fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until June 2025...