Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
We have a large caseload of over 250 children and young people with Diabetes and you will have opportunity to develop skills in working with this group of patients. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of paediatric diabetes specialist nurses, consultants and clinical psychologist. As part of your work with the diabetes team there will be the opportunity to be involved with group education sessions. Full training can be provided to develop or consolidate your skills in paediatric diabetes depending on your past experience.
We are looking for a passionate dietitian who is enthusiastic and wants to learn. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a changing environment, commitment to team working. This post would suit either someone with some experience in paediatrics as specialist training can be provided, or a paediatric Dietitian wanting to further develop their skills in a paediatric hospital with a varied and challenging caseload. Regular supervision and support will be provided. You will also be expected to support students and junior members of the team with the guidance of the Clinical Lead.
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive dietetic service to paediatric inpatients and outpatients who have a diagnosis of diabetes.
Perform specialist dietetic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions to provide, develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
Work closely with other members of the Paediatric Multi-Disciplinary Diabetes Teams and in conjunction with other Dietitians as required.
Provide specialist training and education on dietetic assessment and treatment of patients within this specialty to the wider multidisciplinary team and qualified and unqualified staff.
To be actively involved in implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service development.
About us
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HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Date posted
03 March 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
356-22-3922543-A
Job locations
Hull University Teaching Hospitals
Hull
HU3 2JZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Hull University Teaching Hospitals
Hull
HU3 2JZ
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