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Job overview

Are you a trained paediatric dietitian looking for exposure and experience in an acute Trust? Are you a motivated, reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a busy environment?

Staff Bank Services successfully provides temporary staffing throughout Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via a variety of different assignments. 

We are looking to register reliable, hardworking individuals who would thrive in a busy environment who are available to work full time or part time hours Monday to Friday during core office hours. Our opportunities within the paediatric dietetics team would depend on interest and experience with the possibility of some remote working.   As a team we cover the general paediatric wards and outpatients. In addition to this we also cover many sub specialities including surgery, paediatric and neonatal intensive care, oncology, gastroenterology, ketogenics, home enteral feeding, cystic fibrosis, allergy, obesity, SCBU and diabetes. 

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Paediatric Dietetic Team provide very highly specialised dietetic support for the management of children and young people. Depending on clinical need, experience and interest there may be opportunities within different areas. The Paediatric Dietetic Team provide support to in- and outpatients within many clinical sub-specialities including gastroenterology, oncology, surgery, paediatric and neonatal intensive care, obesity, eating disorders, ketogenics, diabetes, allergy and cystic fibrosis.

To provide input, direction and support to the hospital and regional clinical MDTs in respect of nutrition and dietetic support for patients at CUH and other external units/agencies as directed.

To provide leadership, direction and training to the MDT and wider nursing/medical/Paediatric dietetic teams responsible for management of patient groups including ward and other external units/agencies as appropriate.

Participate in relevant research, audit and development projects and provide expertise within a multidisciplinary environment.

To work within a multi-professional framework and contribute to a quality service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit. To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework. 

Working for our organisation

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.