Specialist Paediatric Dietitian (Band 6)

Job overview

This is a very exciting opportunity for a qualified Dietitian to join our friendly and experienced dietetic team at Airedale General Hospital. The post-holder will work alongside three general paediatric dietitians and a dietetic assistant to support the paediatric dietetic caseload in acute and community settings. The dietitians work from Airedale Hospital and also within health centres and schools within the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust location.

The paediatric dietetic caseload includes faltering growth, food allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, feeding difficulties, obesity, restricted diets, physical and learning disabilities, diabetes, pre-term infants and those requiring artificial nutrition. The postholder will provide a key role in partnership working with patients, carers, the MDT, and wider statutory and private services.They will support team members in ensuring the effective functioning of the team and actively participate in quality improvements to improve paediatric dietetic services. They will provide support  to the team leader deputising for them as required and be involved in providing effective student training and development.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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