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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietetic technician to permanently join our paediatric metabolic dietetic and multidisciplinary team at the QMC as part of the joint East Midlands Metabolic Service
The dietetic technician is a highly valued member of the dietetic and specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the paediatric metabolic services at Nottingham Children’s Hospital.
You will work closely with the dietitians to support patients and families nutritional needs within the specialisms of metabolic medicine . You will be joining a large department with approximately 30 paediatric dietitians, supported by 2 technicians and 1 assistant , with a wealth of opportunity for support, learning and development.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary please familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
You will liaise closely with a team of specialist paediatric dietitians to undertake the following tasks:
Gather information to deliver dietetic care to inpatient and outpatient children and young people with inherited metabolic diseases , using telephone, digital solutions and direct contact with patients, carers and health care professionals
Capture sensitive/confidential data into databases, menu analysis, and use trust-specific computer software
Implement, adapt and progress treatment plans within agreed protocols
Deliver individual/group education ,menu development and cooking support to patients and healthcare professionals . To conduct home/school visits, and attend metabolic outpatient clinics
Arrange events for metabolic patients and contribute to our quarterly Phenylketonuria (PKU) newsletter
Report laboratory results to families of children with PKU, under the guidance of the specialist metabolic dietitian
Develop surveys to audit service performance
Working for our organisation
The Nottingham Children's Hospital (NCH) is based at the Queens Medical Centre campus and is part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). We provide In-patient and out-patient care for children up to the age of 19 years old.
With 97 beds, we care for around 40,000 children each year from Nottinghamshire and beyond, treating a full range of conditions, including planned and emergency treatment and surgery, Burns and Plastics, Neurological conditions, Oncology, Paediatric critical care, Renal conditions and transplantation, Gastroenterology, and Spinal and Orthopaedic care.
The Children’s Dietetic Therapy team at NCH is a friendly and supportive department who work closely alongside the wider MDT, providing excellent evidence based care and innovative ways of working.
Throughout NUH we have a diverse range of AHP and support staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to supported by our Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Supports the work of the Dietetic and Nutrition service by:
Advising and monitoring patients with specific medical conditions based on agreed protocols.
Planning, delivering and evaluating educational and health promotion activities for individuals and groups.
Working within departmental team structures.
As part of this role it is essential that you will be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) accordingly to national and local guidance.
Please refer to the full job description and personal specification attached .
Person specification
Training and Qualification
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Experience
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Planning and organisation skills
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Physical
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Communication and relationship skills
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Analytical and Judgement skills
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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