Job summary
The Diabetes Team at Southmead Hospital is expanding it's well established and cohesive service. We are therefore excited to invite applicants to join us for a new part time Diabetes Specialist Dietitian post.
This role would be suitable for an established Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, or an experienced dietitian looking to develop a career in diabetes. The successful applicant will share our commitment to providing patient focused care and will be an essential member of our supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team.
In the main the role will be to support patients with diabetes during pregnancy and those with recently diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes. However, there is scope to expand this depending upon special interest and service requirement. Support will be provided to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required.
The team are open to negotiating a flexible work pattern to meet the needs of the service and the successful post holder. We would like to invite applicants to apply for a substantive role, or we are willing to consider a secondment opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the multi disciplinary Diabetes Team at Southmead Hospital to provide nutritional support and guidance to patients with diabetes in pregnancy, with a large focus on individuals with Gestational Diabetes.
Other duties will involve providing dietary advice to patients with a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes to support progressing to a carbohydrate counting and insulin adjustment approach.
The role will also involve providing education on the use of diabetes technology and subsequent data interpretation to facilitate discussion concerning potential beneficial behaviour changes.
Dietetic input will be provided through one-to-one consultations and patient group education sessions, via face-to-face, telephone and virtual platforms.
About us
The Diabetes Team at North Bristol Trust is a friendly, enthusiastic and well established service that currently comprises of Diabetes Consultants, Registrars, Specialist Nurses and a Specialist Dietitian, with extended links to Clinical Health Psychology, Podiatry and Antenatal services. The team continues to evolve and develop to best meet the needs of our patients.
The successful candidate will be supported by the senior Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to achieve the required competencies and to develop within the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with HCPC registration
- Qualification or experience of delivering group education
- Completed or working towards post graduate course
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills
Work Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in a range of clinical areas, including diabetes
- Experience of clinical audit and / or research
Desirable
- Experience of leading a project
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Competent written communication skills
- Ability to use motivational approaches and behaviour change skills effectively
- Ability to work in a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of self motivating and directing
- Evidence of being flexible and able to adapt to new situations
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with HCPC registration
- Qualification or experience of delivering group education
- Completed or working towards post graduate course
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills
Work Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience of working in a range of clinical areas, including diabetes
- Experience of clinical audit and / or research
Desirable
- Experience of leading a project
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Competent written communication skills
- Ability to use motivational approaches and behaviour change skills effectively
- Ability to work in a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of self motivating and directing
- Evidence of being flexible and able to adapt to new situations
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
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).
