Paediatric Dietitian (Gastroenterology and Special Needs)

We offer protected CPD time and you will have regular one-to-one supervision plus access to a mentor. There are opportunities for peer to peer learning and support with a monthly journal club. All UHS staff have access to the staff Wellbeing Hub and the free onsite staff gym. There is an efficient, low cost Park and Ride Scheme., You will:

• Work as an integral member of the acute paediatric gastroenterology and community paediatric multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist clinical dietetic support in a variety of settings including inpatients, outpatients and special schools.
• Work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to optimise nutritional care
• Manage a case-load of children with special needs some of whom will require home enteral feeding
• Participate in community MDT feeding clinics and attend TAC and other meetings as appropriate, Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

You will either have previous experience of paediatrics or have relevant adult experience, transferable to the role. You will cover inpatients, outpatients and MDT clinics in special schools working in supportive, experienced teams.,
• You must be an HCPC registered dietitian
• Experience of paediatric dietetics is an advantage but if you have relevant adult dietetic experience, transferable skills and a desire to work in paediatrics, then we would encourage you to apply.
• You must have the ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying workload pressures and be able to plan and prioritise your workload within agreed boundaries
  
  As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We are a large, diverse team and there are excellent opportunities for CPD and career development. We have access to the paediatric grand round education events and have strong links with Southampton University. Audit, service evaluation, QI and research projects are actively encouraged.