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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Band 6

Main area

Specialist Dietitian
Diabetes

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Grade

Band 6

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Contract

12 months (Fixed term or Secondment)

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Hours

Full time 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

04/01/2023 23:59Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic dietitian with a genuine interest in providing patient centred maternal diabetes care and diabetes advice for the population in Nottingham? Do you have a passion for teaching and developing the skills of the wider team to care for pregnant women with diabetes?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dietitian to enhance their skills and knowledge in diabetes and pregnancy for 12 months.

You will join our expanding multi-professional team to design, deliver and provide an excellent pathway of care to women with gestational diabetes at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The diabetes specialist dietitians are valued members of the multidisciplinary team and provide a high-quality service to people with diabetes.

You will join our friendly team of dietitians working in diabetes and weight management and be supported by our band 7 clinical leads.

Knowledge of diabetes and of pregnancy is desirable, but not essential as training will be given.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and vision to improve the service for your patients.

You must be able to manage your own time and workload within a supportive team. We would expect you to be enthusiastic, motivated and supportive of the wider dietetic team.

Working for our organisation

We are a large and friendly department of around 100 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

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 outpatient 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 out-patient basis, building positive relationships and increasing people's capacity to manage their chronic condition.

Acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for staff, carers 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.

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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.

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa's and driving license through a system called Trust ID.

NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment.

The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The syste