JOB SPEC - Specialist Paediatric Dietitian (Band 6)

Location: Croydon University Hospital Contract: 3 Months Hours: Full-time Start: Immediate Rate: Within One London Cap (Direct Engagement only) F IR35: Inside

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is urgently seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join their paediatric service covering outpatient clinics, inpatient work and supporting the MDT.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans for paediatric inpatients and outpatients.

Manage caseload including faltering growth, nutritional issues, and some home enteral feeding (no home visits).

Work autonomously within the MDT, liaising with consultants, paediatric nurses, health visitors and community teams.

Attend ward rounds, case conferences and consultant clinics.

Set up and coordinate home enteral feeding systems in collaboration with the Children's Hospital at Home Team and Home Enteral Feeding Service.

Deliver specialist dietetic education and advice to patients, parents/carers and healthcare professionals.

Maintain accurate documentation, clinical records and nutritional assessments.

Participate in service audits, quality improvement projects and ongoing CPD.

Support student training and contribute to departmental learning sessions, supervision and peer review.

Requirements

? BSc/PG Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics ? HCPC-registered Dietitian ? Experience working with paediatric patients (inpatient & outpatient desirable) ? Strong clinical knowledge across faltering growth, nutrition issues, and enteral feeding ? Experience working within a multidisciplinary team ? Excellent communication, assessment and time-management skills ? Able to work independently in a fast-paced acute environment

Desirable: * Experience with EMIS/Cerner * BDA Paediatric Specialist Group membership * Audit and service improvement experience

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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