Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and
motivated Senior Diabetes Dietitian to join the Nutrition & Dietetic team
in Jersey. The post holder will contribute in the development of the diabetes
service and work operationally within the Diabetes Centre.
The Senior Diabetes Dietitian will provide dietary advice
and support to people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes attending specialist
outpatient clinics, and gestational diabetes. There will also be opportunities
to work with the diabetes team and deliver group diabetes education sessions in
the community.
You will be joining a
supportive Dietetic team, as well as working as part of the Diabetes MDT
alongside consultants, specialist nurses and podiatrists. We are looking for a
passionate and innovative dietitian who is keen to share and develop their
clinical knowledge that they have acquired in relation to diabetes.
Main duties of the job
Professionally and legally responsible for a caseload of patients, with clinical supervision from senior clinicians. Undertake comprehensive and holistic nutritional assessments, and initiate treatment/management plans for adult patients with diabetes. To interpret medical, biochemical and pharmacological information, and incorporate into dietetic plans as appropriate.
Participate in one to one dietetic counselling, group education to patients as well as group education to staff.
About us
Jersey is the largest Island of the Channel Islands. Jersey is 9 miles (14.5km) wide by 5 miles (8km) long and is made up of 12 parishes.
The Island is just 14 miles (or 22km) from the French coast and 85 miles (137km) south of the English coast.
English is the main language spoken. Other languages include Portuguese, Polish and Jèrriais (the Jersey language).
Jersey is made up of 12 administrative districts called parishes. All have access to the coast and share a name with their parish churches. Each parish looks after their parishioners and manages the local amenities. They are the focal point of the community and each one is different.
The Royal Court keeps a close watch on parish affairs. Parish officials are sworn in by the court. Twice a year the Court pays an official visit to a parish, known as a Visite Royale. The use of ancient customs is still recognised in legislation today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a senior dietitian, providing evidence-based nutritional information and
support to adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes across primary and secondary care.
To plan and implement highly specialised assessment, evaluation, treatment and
management of patients with complex needs.
To facilitate, manage and provide learning opportunities and education to HCS
professionals and the wider community on the nutritional management of adults with type
1 and type 2 diabetes and participate in evidence-based service development with support
from senior clinicians.
To participate in audit activity and service evaluation, with support from senior clinicians,
within area of Diabetes to support Nutrition & Dietetic service with future strategy work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a senior dietitian, providing evidence-based nutritional information and
support to adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes across primary and secondary care.
To plan and implement highly specialised assessment, evaluation, treatment and
management of patients with complex needs.
To facilitate, manage and provide learning opportunities and education to HCS
professionals and the wider community on the nutritional management of adults with type
1 and type 2 diabetes and participate in evidence-based service development with support
from senior clinicians.
To participate in audit activity and service evaluation, with support from senior clinicians,
within area of Diabetes to support Nutrition & Dietetic service with future strategy work.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a general or junior
- dietitian, across a variety of clinical settings
- and specialities.
- Demonstrates understanding and experience
- in the ethical and moral dimensions of practice.
- Experience of working effectively within a
- multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of
- research or audit.
- Experience in
- teaching and training
- other healthcare
- providers.
- Experience of
- dietetic student
- training.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- or Postgraduate Diploma/ MSc in Human Nutrition
- and Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions
- Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association
- (BDA).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Able to communicate patient related
- information effectively and efficiently to
- patients, team members, relatives and other
- service providers through written and verbal
- communication in line with professional, legal
- and local requirements.
Desirable
- Accredited post-registration training
- in relevant areas.
- Membership to BDA
- Specialist Interest
- group.
- Demonstrates
- knowledge of
- legislation relevant to
- specialist area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a general or junior
- dietitian, across a variety of clinical settings
- and specialities.
- Demonstrates understanding and experience
- in the ethical and moral dimensions of practice.
- Experience of working effectively within a
- multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of
- research or audit.
- Experience in
- teaching and training
- other healthcare
- providers.
- Experience of
- dietetic student
- training.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- or Postgraduate Diploma/ MSc in Human Nutrition
- and Dietetics.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions
- Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association
- (BDA).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Able to communicate patient related
- information effectively and efficiently to
- patients, team members, relatives and other
- service providers through written and verbal
- communication in line with professional, legal
- and local requirements.
Desirable
- Accredited post-registration training
- in relevant areas.
- Membership to BDA
- Specialist Interest
- group.
- Demonstrates
- knowledge of
- legislation relevant to
- specialist area.
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)