Highly specialised Diabetes Dietitian Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

The Diabetes Times; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Dietitian to lead the diabetes service in Bolton. This role involves providing essential support to patients across various settings, including hospitals and community clinics. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in delivering structured education programs for adults with diabetes, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals living with diabetes while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment. If you're passionate about dietetics and diabetes care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in diabetes care.
• Proven ability to educate patients and work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Review patients in various settings including hospitals and homes.
• Lead diabetes structured education programs and support clinics.

Skills

Dietetic Expertise

Patient Assessment

Diabetes Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Tools

Clinical Software

Nutritional Assessment Tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Adult Nutrition & Dietetic Service provides an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites, meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population. We have been funded for 0.85 W.T.E Band 7, 1.0 WTE Band 6, and 0.5 WTE Band 4 to provide a reach-in service to the Adult Diabetes Service in Bolton. We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Dietitian who wishes to lead the diabetes service. The successful candidate will be part of the Adult Community Dietetics Team based in the centre of Bolton, providing an in-reach service to the adult Diabetes MDT.

Main Duties of the Job

You will be reviewing patients in a number of settings including the Diabetes Centre, Royal Bolton Hospital, and in their own homes. You will provide support in maternity, young adult, and pump clinics. The successful candidate will input into the diabetes MDT.

You will be an integral member of the Diabetes Service and take a major role in the delivery of diabetes structured education (DAFNE). You will act as a Highly Specialist Dietetic Lead for adult Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the education of adults with diabetes.