Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian

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1 year ago

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Job Title: Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian
Location:Sutton
Duration:Ongoing
Work Schedule:Term time only, part-time (1 day per week)
Start Date:September

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Paediatric Dietitian to join our team at Perseid Special Schools in Sutton. This part-time role is perfect for a professional who is passionate about providing expert nutritional care to children and young people. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload independently and prioritize their workload to ensure effective service provision

This position is available now and the pay rate for this role will be up to £34 per hour.

Main responsibilities of this Dietetics vacancy:

Manage a clinical caseload of children and young people attending Perseid Special Schools as identified by the service specification. Provide expert advice to patients, parents/carers, and clinicians regarding nutritional intervention based on clinical evidence. Conduct nutritional diagnoses, including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition, and diet history. Develop treatment plans, calculate nutritional requirements, set client-centered goals, and prescribe dietary treatment and ACBS products.

Essential requirements of this Dietetics vacancy:

HCPC registration Right to work in the UK Proven experience in paediatric dietetics.

Skills and Attributes:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage a defined caseload. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Compassionate and patient-focused approach.

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