Job summary
Paediatric Specialist Diabetes Dietitian-Band 7 - fixed term maternity cover for 7 months 0.7 WTE (26.25hours)
(part time and flexible working applications welcome)
We have an opportunity for you to join a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at the Doncaster and Bassetlaw hospitals in helping us deliver care for children and families with diabetes. The field of diabetes dietetics within the Paediatric setting is expanding rapidly and this fixed term post would allow opportunities to contribute to this service in the outpatient setting.
The role will ensure high quality care working alongside Consultants and Paediatric specialist nurses as part of the diabetes MDT. You will also work alongside other specialist diabetes dietitians and will include a mix of MDT clinics, dietitian led clinics, education for newly diagnosed patients and pre-pump pathways.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us deliver the service in a novel and innovative way across all hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of highly specialised dietetic advice to paediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes requiring nutritional intervention
To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team in provision and development of the service including the provision of protocols as under pinned by the clinical governance framework
To educate and train all levels of healthcare professional and medical staff on paediatric nutrition and specialist areas within paediatrics.
To participate in student training
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in paediatric diabetes
- Clinical experience of working with a broad range of patients across a variety of settings
- Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Development and delivery of training programmes / nutritional initiatives
- Experience of training dietetic students and assistants
- Education and research skills
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Relevant post registration training in paediatrics or diabetes
- HCPC UK Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Able to cope with difficult situations
- Effective presentation skills
- Conveys written and verbal information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
- Flexible / adaptable / innovative
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good time management
- Good record keeping
- Ability to facilitate projects and initiatives
- Flexibility to carry out evening clinics
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in paediatric diabetes
- Clinical experience of working with a broad range of patients across a variety of settings
- Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Development and delivery of training programmes / nutritional initiatives
- Experience of training dietetic students and assistants
- Education and research skills
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Relevant post registration training in paediatrics or diabetes
- HCPC UK Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Able to cope with difficult situations
- Effective presentation skills
- Conveys written and verbal information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
- Flexible / adaptable / innovative
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good time management
- Good record keeping
- Ability to facilitate projects and initiatives
- Flexibility to carry out evening clinics
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary Or Bassetlaw Hospital
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
