Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Dietitian
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Band 6 Rotational Programme Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Band 6 rotational programme. You will be working within a large department of over 70 staff who work across a wide range of clinical areas including metabolic medicine, renal, neurology, ketogenic diets, surgery, endocrinology, haematology, oncology, BMT and gastroenterology.
The Dietitians are responsible for delivering high-quality nutritional care to paediatric patients from birth to 19 years of age. As a department we are committed to research and advancing practice and developing skills in specialist clinical areas for future development of our Band 6 team.
Responsibilities
- Developing and using specialised knowledge under supervision from Specialist Dietitians to manage a caseload within the Dietetic Team.
- Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and quality dietetic service for both inpatients and outpatients working to agreed standards, policies and procedures.
- Developing and using specialised knowledge under supervision from Senior Specialist Dietitians to manage a caseload in a specified clinical area, such as cardiology, surgery, oncology, neurology.
- Development and updating of diet sheets and other educational resources for patients and healthcare professionals both within and outside the Trust.
- Close liaison with the diet service technicians and tasks to support the operation and functions of the Special Feeds Unit and Diet Kitchen.
- Teaching diet service technicians, dietetic assistants, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of nutrition and dietary management through informal tutorials and formal study days and mandatory induction events, such as Nutrition Bites.
- Freedom to act interpreting the Health Professions Council code of conduct and working to all agreed standards, policies and procedures within the department and the Trust.
- Assessment of the patient’s needs and making clinical decisions regarding the necessary nutritional support and dietary interventions for all children in the caseload taking into account their diet history, growth and biochemical parameters and any relevant drug treatment.
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Requirements
- Post-registration experience working in general dietetics.
- Exceptional communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
- Confidence in Excel, Word and general computer skills.
About GOSH
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
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We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Natalie Yerlett
- Job title: Head of Dietetics
- Email address: natalie.yerlett@gosh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02074059200
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