Specialist Diabetes Dietitian

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, Specialist Diabetes Dietitian to join our team delivering innovative dietetic services to people with diabetes at Edgware Community Hospital

This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities - further detail will beprovided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail with the Job Description.

You will also be supported by an experienced team of community dietitians who hold regular peer support meetings and provide 1:1 supervision to facilitate clinical excellence and personal development.

Main duties of the job

To work in conjunction with the Community Diabetes Service Lead and the Dietetic Lead in developing the Diabetes Services business plan and a strategic direction for the Service in line with Trust objectives.

To advise Diabetes Service Lead and Dietetic Lead on financial implications relating to client care or project management.

To participate in Dietetic Student training programmes and be responsible for the supervision and assessment of Dietetic students in area of clinical expertise.

To produce and interpret statistical information as determined by the Diabetes Service Lead.

In conjunction with Diabetes Service Lead assist in the recruitment and selection of staff members including advertising, short listing, interviewing and working with Human Resources throughout the process.

To be responsible for the dietetic arm of the Diabetes Service, including staff appraisals when the Senior Diabetes Dietitian is absent.

To assist with the management and training of the Education Co-coordinator.

To take responsibility for ensuring Trust policy is adhered to in identifying and addressing clinical incidents and complaints.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree in Dietetics
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of further study in specialist area e.g. MSc in Diabetes or Obesity, or significant experience
• Post registration training in Behaviour Change

Desirable

• Membership of the British Dietetics Association
• Membership of Special Interest Group, e.g. DMEG, DOM UK
• Teacher/Training qualification
• Supervisory skills training

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years recent post-graduate experience in a range of clinical areas, with at least 2 years' experience working in diabetes
• Experience in the training of student Dietitians.
• Experience in organising and implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients.
• Experience of conducting audits and/or research
• Experience in contributing to Service Development, including policy and guideline development.
• Experience in supervising others
• Experience with working with change behaviour techniques.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience working in Community Dietetics

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to undertake leadership role in clinical speciality.
• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with complex diabetes needs
• Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice associated with diabetes.
• Ability to interpret health and social policies and guidelines and to translate into practice
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel.
• Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities

Key Attributes

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Edgware Community Hospital

London

HA8 0AD

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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