Job summary
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 dietitians to enhance their skills and knowledge in diabetes and pregnancy for 30 hours per week for 9 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
We are looking for a dietitians to join our team of diabetes specialist dietitians at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH). The diabetes specialist dietitians are valued members of the multidisciplinary team and provide a high quality service to people with diabetes. We are expanding our team to provide a comprehensive diabetes dietitian and diabetes midwife led MDT service to women with gestational diabetes both on an in and out patient basis. 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
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 peoples 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.
Job description
Job 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.
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 peoples 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
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Member of BDA including specialist group.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Member of BDA including specialist group.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).