Specialist Dietitian - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Band 6Main area
- Specialist Dietitian
- Diabetes
Grade
- Band 6
Contract
- Permanent
Hours
- Full time
- Part time
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Job ref
B
Site
- Queens campus/ City Campus
Town
- Nottingham
Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
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Salary period
- Yearly
Closing
- 11/06/2023 23:59Job overview
We are looking for a Dietitian to join us as part of our Diabetes team working across the two campuses at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust and with some remote working.
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside other dietitians within the team to provide a service to the diabetes population at NUH.
The work will be mostly with people on an outpatient basis, building positive relationships and increasing people's capacity to manage their chronic condition.
You will be involved in one to one and group education, including facilitating structured education programs and participating in a variety of clinics such as insulin pump therapy, antenatal, young person's clinic, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and the renal diabetes clinic.
Applicants should have experience in diabetes, with excellent communication and behavioural change skills and a flexible approach. DAFNE training, remote DAFNE training and an understanding of the latest technology such as Libre, is desirable.Your own continued development will be supported with access to local and national courses and shadowing opportunities alongside other specialist dietitians and mentoring support.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in service development and audit.Working for our organisation
We are a large and friendly department of around 90 staff including assistants and technicians providing dietetic and nutrition support across all areas of the Trust and beyond.
The Trust is committed to providing excellent nutritional care, led by its Nutrition and Hydration Steering committee. We have close links with the University of Nottingham, and take student dietitians for A, B and C placements.
Nottingham is a friendly city with excellent leisure facilities, shops and beautiful countryside within easy reach. It has first-rate transport links with its close proximity to East Midlands Airport and train services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the summary below, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert
This job involves working within outpatients settings across both the City and QMC campus of NUH and within the community providing dietetic support for people with diabetes.
Acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for staff, and patients including the provision of education and training.
Please refer to the job description attached for more information.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, postgraduate diploma or equivalent).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council.
- Member of BDA including specialist group.
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good analytical and judgmental skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good communication skills
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.
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.
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