Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to join our team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospital Trust.
The postholder would work within the diabetes multidisciplinary team being responsible for the dietetic management of adult diabetes patients' ; working alongside 2 other WTE Diabetes Specialist Dietitians. The post holder will work within outpatients, providing dietetic care via one-to-one clinics, MDT clinics and Type 1 diabetes group education.
Our multidisciplinary diabetes service includes the provision of Type 1 diabetes care. Multidisciplinary clinics including insulin pump therapy and diabetes technology. Antenatal diabetes service, Type 1 structured education including carbohydrate counting group education.
We are looking for a Dietitian with strong communication skills, ability to work autonomously; enthusiasm for patient group education with a passion for Diabetes. The post holder will have opportunities to contribute to the continuing development of the service.
Main duties of the job
Working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence based diabetes dietetic education to our patients. Working in line with HCPC code of practise. To work both as an autonomous practitioner and within the multidisciplinary team.
To be a specialist involved in the development of the diabetes dietetic service; whilst contributing to the development of the diabetes service.
Provide expert dietetic advice to the multidisciplinary team through attendance and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, educational meetings and clinical governance meetings.
Ability to utilise developed communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural diabetes population with barriers to understanding the essential, highly complex carbohydrate counting principles and dietetic education both on a one to one basis and in groups.
About us
Working for our organisation
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian is a member of the diabetes team responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of all adult diabetes patients under the care of the specialist diabetes team.The post holder will assume the role of nutrition educator to student dietitians, medics, nursing staff, dietetic assistant and other AHPs as required.Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with: other dietitians working within this specialist area; Adult Dietetic Manager; other dietitians; office support staff; nursing staff, medical staff, patients, relatives, other clinical staff.Externally this includesPatients, relatives, other relevant clinical staff.Key Result Areas:To deliver a high quality proactive service to the Trust, which is based on the best available evidence and/or agreed best practice. Use of technology in line with NICE guidance and local recommendations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian is a member of the diabetes team responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of all adult diabetes patients under the care of the specialist diabetes team.The post holder will assume the role of nutrition educator to student dietitians, medics, nursing staff, dietetic assistant and other AHPs as required.Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with: other dietitians working within this specialist area; Adult Dietetic Manager; other dietitians; office support staff; nursing staff, medical staff, patients, relatives, other clinical staff.Externally this includesPatients, relatives, other relevant clinical staff.Key Result Areas:To deliver a high quality proactive service to the Trust, which is based on the best available evidence and/or agreed best practice. Use of technology in line with NICE guidance and local recommendations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration in Dietetics
- Post registration dietetic training, e.g. BDA diabetes skills,
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
Desirable
- Insulin pump experiencing including support insulin pump and technology education
- Type 1 structured education training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad theoretical and practical experience of dietetics
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of completion of clinical audit
- Evidence of professional development
- Experience of providing patient and professional education
- Experience of delivering care to people with diabetes in clinical settings
- Excellent general dietetic knowledge and knowledge of food components with an ability to translate this in to practical advice for people
Desirable
- Development of resources for people with diabetes
- Experience of CSII, CGM
- Experience of research
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed written & oral communication skills
- Able to organize and prioritize own caseload, ensuring safe practice
- Able to organise and share complex information in relation to clinical and non clinical work
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
- Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support
Desirable
- Lead in developing and reviewing patient education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration in Dietetics
- Post registration dietetic training, e.g. BDA diabetes skills,
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
Desirable
- Insulin pump experiencing including support insulin pump and technology education
- Type 1 structured education training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad theoretical and practical experience of dietetics
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of completion of clinical audit
- Evidence of professional development
- Experience of providing patient and professional education
- Experience of delivering care to people with diabetes in clinical settings
- Excellent general dietetic knowledge and knowledge of food components with an ability to translate this in to practical advice for people
Desirable
- Development of resources for people with diabetes
- Experience of CSII, CGM
- Experience of research
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed written & oral communication skills
- Able to organize and prioritize own caseload, ensuring safe practice
- Able to organise and share complex information in relation to clinical and non clinical work
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
- Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support
Desirable
- Lead in developing and reviewing patient education
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
