Paediatric Specialist Dietitian, Band 6

Job overview

Paediatric Specialist Dietitian, Band 6 (22.5 hours a week)

Are you interested in joining a friendly and dynamic paediatric dietetic team?

We are looking for a paediatric dietitian to help us provide an inpatient provision/support or service to the paediatric wards and offer outpatient services to infants and children throughout Gloucestershire. We offer outpatient service for faltering growth, weight management, food allergy and restrictive diets. We are also an integral part of the diabetes, cystic fibrosis, coeliac disease, weight management and feeding clinic MDT’s. We have an excellent reputation within and outside the trust, our diabetes service is award winning and we have exciting plans to expand our paediatric service in the future.

The successful candidate can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities at our Trust. You will work alongside high calibre staff who are passionate about providing best patient care and experience.

The paediatric department currently consists of a team of 6 Dietitians who are based at Gloucester Royal hospital.

The proposed interview date is 10th February

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have a varied and challenging caseload requiring excellent interpersonal skills including observation, active listening and excellent verbal communication skills. You will need to work as part of a team and liaise with professionals at all levels, be able to prioritise your workload, be flexible and assertive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We welcome any potential applicants to contact prior to application for more details on the above role

Victoria Bittle, Paediatric Lead Dietitian. 03004225506