Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth
Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 25 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 2d2a39bf8bdd488380c82bfe9dd2d1cd
Location ref: Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth
Full Job Description
- To provide expert advice on paediatric education which involves nutritional diagnosis (interpretation and analysis of biochemistry, anthropometrics, social situation, clinical condition, drug and diet history) and the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals).
- To be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing provision of a high quality evidenced based effective dietetic service to clinical areas including allergy, oncology, gastroenterology, nutritional support (parenteral, enteral and oral), neurodisability and metabolic conditions, alongside your dietetic colleagues.
- To manage and prioritise own workload and work within professional code of conduct and assist administration staff in doing this.
- To initiate and participate in research and audit projects within paediatrics in order to provide a clinically effective service providing feedback on these locally and publishing or presenting relevant findings at governance meetings and conferences.
- Communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy ensuring that information is understood.
- Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments, promoting and maintaining good working relationships within paediatric dietetics and across the organisation, giving accurate information as required and keeping everyone informed of any untoward incidents.
We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our supportive, friendly and flexible paediatric team. If you have some experience of paediatrics and are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in a busy district general hospital or are looking for a change and would like to gain experience in paediatric dietetics this may be the opportunity you are looking for. We are looking for a dietitian who wants to learn and showcase the benefits dietitians can bring to patients, their families and to our colleagues. You should have excellent communication skills, show a commitment to team working and innovation, and be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a busy environment. This post would suit either someone with experience in Paediatrics looking to further consolidate their knowledge and skills.
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/specialist-paediatric-dietitian-127254341