Children's Community Dietitian

at  Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Role Introduction

• Do you have experience in delivering children’s dietetics?
• Are you a team player who works with others to deliver a high-quality service, embrace innovation and would like the opportunity of variety that community settings offer?
• We are looking for a qualified dietitian who is passionate about supporting the delivery of an effective, responsive and caring service.

This post is permanent, flexible (hybrid working), part-time 18.75hrs per week. The Children’s Team currently consists of 12 staff, including admin/dietetic assistant/associate practitioner. We pride ourselves in supporting each other through peer support and clinical leadership team. We also work closely with hospital colleagues, commissioners and paediatricians to develop pathways e.g. citywide formulary for cow’s milk protein intolerance. All staff are provided with a laptop and smart phone for hybrid working and remote access to SystmOne. Interviews are planned for 18th September 2024.
You will work with children from 0-19 years and their families/carers. Children are referred from primary care and child health colleagues within acute and community organisations in Leeds. Full training will be provided to allow you to manage a caseload of children who are enterally fed and are seen in clinics / schools or at home either via telephone, virtually or face to face. Many of these children will be life-long enteral feeders, so you will be supporting the continuity of care that many require across a range of settings, including respite and foster care. Your caseload will also include children with a variety feeding difficulties and nutritional issues. This includes food intolerances such as Cows Milk Protein Intolerance (CMPI), as well as faltering growth and fussy eating. Families are seen in community clinics and joint clinics with paediatricians. We liaise with wider teams that can include social services, education, safeguarding and other healthcare professionals.
For further information please contact Grainne Boyle / Daniella Rose, Tel: 0113 8430842, Email: lchchildrendietitian@nhs.net
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated “Good”, with our Adult Services rated “Outstanding” for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply

• Do you have experience in delivering children’s dietetics?
• Are you a team player who works with others to deliver a high-quality service, embrace innovation and would like the opportunity of variety that community settings offer?
• We are looking for a qualified dietitian who is passionate about supporting the delivery of an effective, responsive and caring service