# Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-paediatric-dietitian/a401f937-d6cf-43fc-b430-723f1aed8af6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-paediatric-dietitian/a401f937-d6cf-43fc-b430-723f1aed8af6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £35,392 to £42,618 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2024-06-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2024-05-31T12:34:21.724Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0020-24-1569?employerCode=C0020 - **Application URL:** https://uhb.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/9192?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.uhb.nhs.uk ## Job Details Are you a dietitian looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in Paediatrics? We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated dietitian who currently works in paediatrics or has an interest in paediatric dietetics and is looking for an opportunity to develop their skills in this area to join our friendly team. This is a band 6 post but we are willing to consider recruiting to a band 5 development role which on achieving competencies will become a band 6 role. You will provide care to children both as inpatients and outpatients across the Trust, under the care of the Paediatric Directorate, as well as outpatients referred by their GP. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in general paediatrics, Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Neonatology, Nutritional Support and Food Allergy/Intolerance. We use electronic records. Whilst an experience of working in Paediatric Dietetics or Diabetes is desirable, it is not essential. However, some experience of working with children will be an advantage. You should have excellent interpersonal and time management skills together with an ability to be flexible and a commitment to teamwork. The post holder will participate in student training and be joining a large supportive dietetic department who work holistically with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues. ## Job Description This post provides an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of paediatric dietetics. You will manage your own caseload and provide care to children both as inpatients and outpatients. There is the opportunity to gain experience in general paediatrics, Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Neonatology, Nutritional Support and Food Allergy/Intolerance with clinical supervision and training provided. Paediatric Dietitians are an integral and valued part of the multi disciplinary team and you will work closely with all members, contributing to ward rounds, clinics and team meetings as appropriate. You will contribute to training of student dietitians on placements. This post is based at Heartlands Hospital but may involve travel to Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals. Please see the job description for further detail of the post. For further information please contact Lorna Hull (Paediatric Team Lead) on 0121 424 1674 Qualifications Essential Degree in dietetics or equivalent Current state registration with HCPC Essential skills Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team and dietetic team. Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills Desirable skills Experience of working with children and young people Please see job description for further information ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - *Demonstrates relevant clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients in this speciality. - *Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and dietetic team. - *Demonstrates an awareness of local needs, e.g. ethnic minority and low income groups. - *Understanding of current legislation and application to Dietetics. **Desirable** - *Experience of working with children and young people - *Experience of working in paediatric dietetics - *Experience of working in diabetes - *Experience of supporting and supervision of junior staff, students. - *Good presentation skills and teaching skills with evidence of presentations to groups ### Qualifications **Essential** - *Bsc or post-graduate diploma in dietetics (or equivalent qualification) - *Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council. - *A levels or equivalent qualification - *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C /5 and above. **Desirable** - *Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical speciality. - *Evidence of leadership training. - *Attendance at Clinical Educators Course. ### Additional Criteria **Essential** - *Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills - *Able to adapt communication style to one to one and in groups including working through interpreters - *Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information. - *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload. - *An ability to cope with a range of complex options, finds solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action. . - *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and form good working relationships - *Able to judge limits of skills/competence and recognise professional boundaries where appropriate - *Supportive to other staff including Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others. - *IT skills -- computer literate in email, Word & PowerPoint - *Demonstrate enthusiasm for the specialist area and interest in developing expertise within this area - *Demonstrate a professional attitude. - *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations. - *Able to contribute to bank holiday / 7 day working as required. - *Able to meet the travel requirements of the post i.e. where off site travel is required e.g. for home visits, frequent travel between sites. **Desirable** - *Member of the BDA. - *Member of BDA specialist interest group. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.