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Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

On-site in Cambridge·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Cambridge
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Monday 16 November

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

State registered dietitian
Appropriate degree/diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced Dietetic practice or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
Evidence of continuous professional development
Demonstrate good general experience
Genuine interest in paediatrics
Proven development work
Experience of formal/informal teaching
Understanding of evidence based practice
Up to date with current issues in dietetics including current paediatric topics
Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Works well in a team and demonstrates potential to work on own initiative
Time management skills, organised and able to manage a busy workload
Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues
Be able to concentrate through occasionally distressing and emotional interviews
Able to convey complex ideas in easily understood language.
Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present.
To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the HCPC standards
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Nice to have

Training/further study
BDA Paediatric Group Member
Working towards Masters in Paediatric Practice
Paediatric Experience
MDT work
Student training experience
Talks and Group work
NHS experience
Appreciates own limitations
Computer literate, knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel

The role

Are you an experienced dietitian looking to take the next step in your paediatric career?

The Paediatric Dietetic Team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has an exciting Band 6 opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian who is passionate about working with children and young people.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and expertise in general paediatrics while gaining exposure to a wide range of specialist areas. We are looking for a dietitian with post-registration NHS experience who is keen to develop their paediatric skills as part of a welcoming, experienced and supportive team.

Our team of more than 20 paediatric dietitians and dietetic assistants provides inpatient and outpatient care and works closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary teams. Our specialist services include NICU, SCBU, PICU, ketogenic dietary therapy, gastroenterology, obesity, oncology, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, allergy, home enteral feeding, eating disorders and home parenteral nutrition, alongside general paediatric services.

It is an exciting time to join paediatrics at CUH. Work on the Cambridge Children’s Hospital began in 2024, with plans to bring together physical and mental healthcare alongside research. Join us and develop your paediatric career as these exciting plans take shape.

What you'll do

To act as part of the dietetic team and in conjunction with existing paediatric dietitians provide specialist dietetic services to the Addenbrooke’s Children’s Services and other external agencies and hospitals as appropriate.

To work within a multi professional framework and contribute to a first class service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit. To set and work toward individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.

You will be supported and supervised by a Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian and will work alongside experienced dietitians across our specialist services, giving you plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and broaden your clinical experience.

Development is very important to us as a team. We offer regular CPD sessions, clinical supervision, tutorials, shadowing opportunities, specialist skills passports and dedicated Band 6 paediatric dietetic competencies. We also have an active role in student training alongside the wider Dietetic Department.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry: Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.