Paediatric Dietitian

We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our specialist paediatric team to work within Southampton Children's Hospital which is part of University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are able to offer a Band 6 permanent role working 2 days per week (15 hours) within the Paediatric Allergy Service and Burseldon House, a paediatric, psychiatric unit at Southampton General Hospital. ABOUT THE TEAM We are a friendly team of 22 paediatric dietitians and work in both the acute and outpatient settings, working alongside our individual MDT's. The Department of Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy employs approximately 100 staff including Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists, Nutrition Nurse Specialists, Assistants and Administration staff working across acute and community services and provide training for student dietitians on B and C placements. We have clinical experts working across the range of specialities who take a proactive and imaginative approach to delivering a patient and family centred service. CPD opportunities are well supported through a robust appraisal process with staff encouraged through a supportive framework to submit work for publication or presentation. We are a forward thinking Department, taking a proactive and imaginative approach to delivering excellent nutritional care. WHAT YOU'LL DO You will be part of a specialist multidisciplinary team within a team of highly specialist allergy dietitians based at Southampton Children's Hospital. The caseload will be mainly outpatient based but experience of working with patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting is desirable. Paediatric dietitians are at the heart of the allergy service playing an active role in their continued development. This role is an exciting opportunity to gain experience of managing the nutritional and dietetic challenges of paediatric patients with food allergy. You will be working 1 day a week in this service, preferably on a Tuesday. You will also provide dietetic advice and support to patients with feeding and behavioural problems in Bursledon House, as part of the MDT (1 day per week). Dietetic support has previously been provided by one post holder, but due to changes in the needs of the service, the service provision has been divided into two separate specialities and you will be working alongside the paediatric gastroenterology service including the specialist paediatric gastroenterology dietitians. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in supporting children with some complex feeding and behavioural difficulties alongside an extremely specialist and knowledgeable multidisciplinary team. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on 30th June 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Teresa Curbishley Paediatric Lead for Dietetics/SLT 02381 203181 teresa.curbshley@uhs.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME