Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian - Remote

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Part-time

Flexible working

Home or remote working

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a driven Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian for a fixed-term maternity cover post. The role supports a large paediatric diabetes service with a multidisciplinary team and opportunities to progress a fast-track Band 6 to 7 for suitable candidates.

The post involves inpatient and outpatient dietetic care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, with leadership in service development and teaching responsibilities for junior staff and

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Dietetics/Nutrition.
• HCPC Registration as Dietitian.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• BDA Membership.
• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc or equivalent advanced practice study.
• BDA Module 2 paediatric course or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert dietetic service for inpatients and outpatients (paediatric diabetes).
• Work within multidisciplinary diabetes team and dietetic service.
• Provide education, leadership, audit, and quality improvement activities.
• Supervise junior staff and learners; support service development.
• Offer supervision and development opportunities for Band 6 staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership potential

Teaching and presentation skills

Experience in paediatric diabetes

Clinical supervision skills

Innovative approach to clinical care

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Dietetics/Nutrition

HCPC Registration as Dietitian

Continuing professional development

BDA Membership

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc or equivalent

BDA Module 2 paediatric course or equivalent

Tools

Computer and dietary analysis software skills

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a driven Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian for a fixed-term maternity cover post. The role supports a large paediatric diabetes service with a multidisciplinary team and opportunities to progress a fast-track Band 6 to 7 for suitable candidates.

The post involves inpatient and outpatient dietetic care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, with leadership in service development and teaching responsibilities for junior staff and