Paediatric Dietitian

Mediplacements are seeking a driven and motivated band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to work at our client's hospital in Shrewsbury.

The pay for this position is £23-£28 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for a 3 month duration.

Essential

• General educational qualifications
• As required for entry into educational establishment for professional training

Professional/technical qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
• Registered with Health Care Professions Council
• Clinical Educators course or equivalent
• Relevant accredited courses related to clinical areas in adult or paediatric dietetics
• Wide range of CPD activities, especially related to specialist area
• Membership of BDA

Work experience

• Post graduate NHS clinical experience, working with a broad range of patients across a variety of settings
• Clinical experience as Autonomous practitioner for management of less complex clinical paediatric clinical pathways e.g. CMA and weight management
• Experience of working with at least one complex paediatric pathway e.g. enteral tube feeding with senior supervision and support
• Able to demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge of current best practice in across multiple areas of dietetics including some paediatric pathways

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a Portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field, commensurate with post and aspects of role
• Good understanding of current NHS strategy and plans
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Specialist level of knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning skills to support expert clinical practice
• Literature Searching / Audit and research

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Experience of communicating difficult and / or complex messages to service users and team members
• Proven team leadership ability
• Ability to motivate and inspire patients and colleagues
• Highly specialist analytical and problem solving skills
• Organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment.
• Experience of integrated working
• Flexibility and reliability
• Clinical supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal skills
• Ability to use own initiative appropriately
• Empathy and understanding
• Relevant IT Skills

When you work with Mediplacements, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.

Apply now to take the next step in your dietetics career.