Band 6 Locum Diabetes Dietitian – Huntingdon

Pulsejobs.com; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulsejobs.com is seeking a Band 6 Locum Diabetes Dietitian for a full-time role in Huntingdon. You will conduct nutritional assessments and manage clinics for patients with diabetes, offering dietary advice and support. This 12-week position is an opportunity to make a significant impact in dietetic services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in diabetes management and running outpatient clinics.
• HCPC registration required.
• Ongoing professional development commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Manage outpatient clinics and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for multidisciplinary patient care.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Care planning

Diabetes management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Job Title: Locum Diabetes Dietitian
Banding: Band 6
Location: Huntingdon
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, full-time
Contract Duration: 12 weeks from November
Rate: £25.00 – £28.00 per hour

Opening Paragraph:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Locum Diabetes Dietitian to join our team in Huntingdon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialized dietetic services to patients with diabetes across multiple sites. If you have a strong background in diabetes management and are looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. This position is available from November for a duration of 12 weeks, with full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:
As a Band 6 Locum Diabetes Dietitian you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing individualized care plans for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This includes providing dietary advice, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal health outcomes. You will manage outpatient clinics, ensuring timely and effective nutrition support for patients. You will collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Additionally, you will maintain accurate patient records, participate in clinical audits, and contribute to the development of diabetes dietetic services. Your role will also involve providing education and support to patients and their families, ensuring they understand their nutritional needs and how to manage their diabetes effectively.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Degree in Dietetics and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Proven experience in diabetes management and running outpatient clinics.
• Strong clinical skills in nutritional assessment, care planning, and intervention for diabetes.
• Experience with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in diabetes dietetics.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.