Highly Specialised Paediatric Dietitian- Paediatric Cardiology

+ Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and quality dietetic service for both in-patients and out-patients working to agreed standards, policies and procedures
+ Using highly specialised knowledge to provide high quality nutritional care for patients managed under the cardiology team
+ On-going assessment of the patient's needs and making clinical decisions regarding the necessary nutritional support and dietary interventions for all children in the caseload considering their diagnosis, diet history, growth and biochemical parameters and any relevant drug treatments
+ Close liaison with the diet service technicians and tasks to support the operation and functions of the Special Feeds Unit and Diet Kitchen (when required)
+ Supervising the work of the dietetic assistants and support workers
+ Teaching and supporting Band 6 dietitians, diet service technicians, dietetic assistants, dietetic support workers, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of cardiology nutrition through informal tutorials and formal study days and mandatory induction events
+ Freedom to act interpreting the Health Professions Council code of conduct and working to all agreed standards, policies and procedures within the department and the Trust
+ Maintenance and improvement of knowledge about current best practice and developments in cardiology dietetics as well as general paediatric dietetics, employing evidence-based practice wherever possible

Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Dietitian to join the ITU & Respiratory Dietetics Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
The post holder will join our existing cardiac establishment of 1 x band 7 and 1 x band 6. Together the team will be responsible for delivering a dietetics service to patients managed under Cardiology. Our CICU is a specialised unit for children under 16 years of age who need intensive care for conditions involving the heart, lungs or airways. The unit is also
responsible for the care of children on extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ventricular assist devices (VAD). Following surgery, patients are stepped down to the cardiac ward before discharge. The cardiology team is multidisciplinary and includes intensive care doctors and nurses, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, physiotherapists and
pharmacists.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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