Diabetes Specialist Dietitian — Lead MDT Education & Care

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to provide expert care and education for diabetes patients. You will play a pivotal role in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on assessments, management plans, and educational programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and clinical skills and have a passion for enhancing patient care. This role offers professional development opportunities and aims to create an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Opportunity for research and audits

Qualifications

• Demonstration of significant experience in managing/leading others.
• Experience of training other staff/students.
• Understanding of audit and clinical effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Act as a source of expertise in diabetes specialist dietetic care.
• Provide structured DAFNE and VICTOR education for people with diabetes.
• Develop individualised patient management plans.

Skills

Clinical experience managing complex caseloads

Training in specialist area

Effective communication skills

Autonomy in patient management

Education

Current Registration with HCPC

Good standard of general education (GCSEs)

Evidence of further postgraduate study in specialist area

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to provide expert care and education for diabetes patients. You will play a pivotal role in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on assessments, management plans, and educational programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and clinical skills and have a passion for enhancing patient care. This role offers professional development opportunities and aims to create an inclusive work culture.