Paediatric Dietitian

We are looking for an experienced paediatric Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in Barnsley, on a part time permanent basis. The caseload is varied and interesting, covering a range of paediatric conditions including cows milk protein allergy, selective eating, nutrition support and gastroenterology. The service is provided mainly via dietetic clinics across Barnsley and also includes some group work and home visits where required. Line management of a small number of other team members, and the training of student dietitians are also key components of this role. Our team is friendly and welcoming, supporting each other to provide the best nutritional care for the people of Barnsley.

You will need excellent team working, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD. This is a community-based role; applicants must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes., Manage a caseload requiring complex dietetic intervention, with the ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills. Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of paediatric conditions Work as an integral part of our team of dietitians, dietetic assistants and the wider MDT. Have a patient centred approach in line with our Trust values Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and build rapport with patients, carers and families. Work collaboratively with key members of multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised advice, support & care plans to patients Demonstrate excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills

• Demonstrate a forward thinking, proactive approach
• Be an effective team leader and role model
Participate in education & staff development, clinical supervision and the delivery of dietetic student training We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.