Dietitian (XR06)

Job Summary

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated Dietitian with a keen interest in Paediatric Allergy? Do you have a passion for supporting children and families? We are looking for a Dietitian to join our Paediatric Dietetic Department team to take up this exciting full-time post on a fixed-term basis, covering a maternity leave position. You will be a core and valued member of the Paediatric Allergy multidisciplinary team working closely with consultants, medical teams, and specialist nurses. You will become an integral member of the dietetic allergy team, made up of a Senior Specialist Allergy Dietitian, Specialist Allergy Dietitian, and Dietetic Assistant.

Expected Shortlisting Date
27/02/2025

Planned Interview Date
06/03/2025

Main Duties of the Job

Provide specialised dietetic care to children with an allergy diagnosis, and their families and carers at a local and regional level. You will provide a proactive and coordinated nutrition and dietetic service on a primarily outpatient basis through dietetic led and consultant led clinics. You will show initiative in assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the clinical dietetic manager in the day-to-day management of the department.

About Us

We are currently 34 full and part-time Childrens Dietitians & dietetic assistants, providing a wide range of secondary, tertiary, and supra-regional services based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital. We are part of the wider Nutrition and Dietetic Service in Leeds Teaching Hospitals, which is based across 5 hospital sites- Leeds General Infirmary, St James Hospital, Wharfedale Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, and Chapel Allerton Hospital. You will be expected to provide cover for colleagues within the multi-specialty Childrens dietetic team at times of annual leave or sickness. We will support you with appropriate training opportunities to facilitate this. You will be fully involved in student training, contributing to the provision of training programmes for A, B, and C placement learners. Our team has excellent support from four dietetic assistants and the admin team. You will have access to IT and library facilities across 2 hospital sites.

Date Posted
07 February 2025

Pay Scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working Pattern
Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number
C9298-CHI-0341

Job Locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Provide specialised dietetic care to children with an allergy diagnosis, and their families and carers at a local and regional level. You will provide a proactive and coordinated nutrition and dietetic service on a primarily outpatient basis through dietetic led and consultant led clinics. You will show initiative in assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the clinical dietetic manager in the day-to-day management of the department.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Knowledge of current issues in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Demonstrate awareness of specialist dietetic areas.
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.

Qualifications Essential

• BSc(Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or Equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Willing to undergo any training required to enable performance in the job.

Skills & Behaviours Essential

• Able to work in a team, demonstrating time management skills and initiative.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate staff and patients.
• Committed to personal and professional development.
• Confident and caring approach.
• Innovative and willing to exchange, develop and implement ideas.
• Proactive within own team and wider multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer keyboard skills.
• Good written and oral presentation skills.
• Experience of delivering education and training.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of dietary analysis programmes.
• Good organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX

Employer's Website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/