Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Torbayandsouthdevon; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian to join their Paediatric team on a part-time basis. The role involves assessing and providing care to children with various health conditions while offering support to families. Learning opportunities are available for both new and experienced Dietitians. The position includes NHS benefits like a pension scheme, generous holidays, and career development.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Childcare at our day nursery

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Staff Discounts

Career development and training opportunities

24-hour Employee Support Helpline

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics and experience in Paediatric Nutrition.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with children and families.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide Dietetic care to children and young people.
• Support parents and carers in dietary management.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including CAMHS.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of nutritional support

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Membership in a relevant professional body

Job description

About the role

Do you enjoy working with children, young people and families? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian to join our friendly team of Paediatric Dietitians in a part time role (0.5 wte). You would have a mixed caseload of inpatients and outpatients including nutrition support, allergy, cow's milk allergy service and gastro.

We can offer many learning and shadowing opportunities to develop your skills if you are relatively new to Paediatrics, but would also be delighted to hear from you if you are an experienced dietitian looking for a new challenge.

Responsibilities

Your caseload will include assessing and providing Dietetic care to infants, children and young people with a wide range of health conditions as well as supporting parents and carers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly innovative Team and to develop the skills to cover many aspects of the Paediatric Dietetic Service, which encompasses close MDT working with many agencies, including CAMHS, and social services in order to provide an effective, safe and seamless service.

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Childcare at our day nursery
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
• Staff Discounts
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24‑hour helpline

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Lynn Fitzpatrick, Lead Paediatric Dietitian, [e-mail], 01803 654383 or Liz Wardle, Head of Nutrition & Dietetic Services, [e-mail], 01803 654723.