Specialist Dietitian - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description
Band 6


Main area

  • Specialist Dietitian
  • Diabetes
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Grade

  • Band 6
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Contract

  • Permanent
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Hours

  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
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Job ref

Site

  • Queens campus/ City Campus
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £33,706 - £40,588 per annum
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • 01/02/2023 23:59Job overview


Are you a Dietitian with genuine interest and experience in diabetes? Would you like to expand your knowledge in this area within a supportive department at a large teaching NHS Trust? Due to movement within the team, we are delighted to have a great opportunity for you.


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.

There is also opportunity to work with the community team and within the maternity service. The dietitian is a key member of the multidisciplinary team, which includes Diabetes Consultants, Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Midwives.

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 Service has excellent IT facilities.
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

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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.


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 participate in a variety of clinics such as insulin pump therapy, antenatal, young person's clinic, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and the renal diabetes clinic.


Acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for staff, and patients including the provision of education and training.

Work as a member of a departmental team with the support of the appropriate team leader.

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.
Desirable criteria

  • Member of BDA including specialist group.
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Experience of working as a registered dietitian
Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Analytical and judgemental

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of good analytical and judgmental skills
Communication skills

Essential criteria

  • Evidence of good communication skills
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