• Job Description

  Req#: C9387-25-0920?language=en&page=471&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you looking to further your experience as a specialised paediatric dietitian whilst working as part of a dynamic forward-thinking team in a tertiary children's hospital? We are a friendly department of 32 dietitians, supported by dietetic support workers, Special Feed Unit staff and an administrative team.

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, pro-active specialist paediatric dietitian to join our inherited metabolic disease team. This role will provide a tertiary and secondary level service throughout the South West for children with inherited metabolic diseases and will also be the dietetic lead for the national NHS Specialised Service for Barth syndrome.

  Main duties of the job

  To apply for this post, you will ideally have clinical paediatric experience in at least one specialist area alongside leadership skills to ensure high standards of clinical care and knowledge. Excellent multidisciplinary networks are active within the clinical specialty.

  We have advertised this as a full time 12-month fixed term maternity leave post at band 7 level, but will consider a suitably experienced AfC band 6 paediatric dietitian.

  Our department is committed to student training, quality improvement, research and audit. All staff are supported with regular meetings with their supervisor. We pride ourselves on our commitment to continuing professional development.

  We have good clerical, dietetic support worker and IM&T support. We are part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Bristol is a vibrant, fun city that is full of opportunities and a gateway to the Southwest.

  We actively encourage you to contact us regarding this post in advance and we welcome any questions you may have. Please call 0117 342 8011 and ask to speak with Camille Newby or Victoria Wilkins. Alternatively, you could email Camille.newby@uhbw.nhs.uk or Victoria.Wilkins2@uhbw.nhs.uk

  Interviews will be held via an online platform. You will be expected to complete a 10-minute presentation as part of the interview process.

  About us

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  Depending on experience pa pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  387-WC7305-DA

  Job locations

  Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

  Upper Maudlin Street

  Bristol

  BS2 8BJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • A good foundation within paediatric dietetics
  • Working as part of a multi-professional team
  • Student training
  • Audit experience

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in Inherited metabolic disease
  • Experience of Research and Development
  • Experience of undertaking clinical trials

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Time Management
  • Teaching / Presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades
  • Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs
  • Strong clinical reasoning
  • Promotes professional interests
  • Good communication skills at all levels, both oral and written
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work under own initiative

  Desirable

  • Behaviour & motivational interviewing skills

  Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Sound professional judgement
  • Professionalism
  • Recognition of own limitations
  • Team Player
  • Enthusiasm and motivation
  • Reflective approach to practice

  Desirable

  • Leadership aptitude and interest

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Clinical Supervisory Skills course

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
  • British Dietetic Association membership
  • BDA Module 4 Paediatric course or equivalent experience

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • A good foundation within paediatric dietetics
  • Working as part of a multi-professional team
  • Student training
  • Audit experience

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in Inherited metabolic disease
  • Experience of Research and Development
  • Experience of undertaking clinical trials

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Time Management
  • Teaching / Presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades
  • Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs
  • Strong clinical reasoning
  • Promotes professional interests
  • Good communication skills at all levels, both oral and written
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work under own initiative

  Desirable

  • Behaviour & motivational interviewing skills

  Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Sound professional judgement
  • Professionalism
  • Recognition of own limitations
  • Team Player
  • Enthusiasm and motivation
  • Reflective approach to practice

  Desirable

  • Leadership aptitude and interest

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Clinical Supervisory Skills course

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
  • British Dietetic Association membership
  • BDA Module 4 Paediatric course or equivalent experience

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

  Upper Maudlin Street

  Bristol

  BS2 8BJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

  Upper Maudlin Street

  Bristol

  BS2 8BJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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