Highly Specialist Diabetes Dietitian St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Highly Specialist Diabetes Dietitian to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering specialized dietetic services and education for adults with Type 1 diabetes, utilizing advanced diabetes technology. You will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development and patient care improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in diabetes dietetics and experience in patient education. Join this forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and kindness in patient care.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in diabetes dietetics and experience with inpatients and outpatients.
• Delivering patient education sessions and facilitating DAFNE courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic service to diabetic inpatients and outpatients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and develop nutrition policies.

Skills

Diabetes Dietetics

Nutritional Management

Patient Education

Problem-Solving

Education

Registered Dietitian

Advanced Diabetes Training

Tools

CGM Devices

Insulin Pumps

Hybrid-Closed Loop Systems

Job description

Highly Specialist Diabetes Dietitian St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Role Overview

To work as a member of the diabetes dietetic team at St George's Hospital. Responsible for providing a highly specialist dietetic service to diabetic inpatients and outpatients, following evidence-based practice, being an active multidisciplinary team member, educator, developing nutrition policies and guidelines, and participating in audit and research related to diabetes to improve health outcomes and develop the service.

This predominantly outpatient role involves nutritional management and specialist diabetes education for adults with diabetes, focusing on Type 1 diabetes. It includes working with diabetes technology such as CGM devices, insulin pumps, and hybrid-closed loop systems. Education is delivered in one-to-one and group settings, including facilitation of DAFNE courses and pump education groups.

The role requires autonomous working, problem-solving skills, and close collaboration within the multidisciplinary team. It also involves service development, audit activities, teaching, advocacy for the Type 1 service, and ICB funding applications for insulin pump technology.

Candidates should have advanced knowledge and experience in diabetes dietetics, with experience working with inpatients and outpatients, and delivering patient education sessions.

Additional Information

This role contributes to the Trust's vision of a thriving Foundation Trust delivering improved patient care across community, hospital, and specialist settings, supported by research, education, and employee engagement.

All staff are expected to share the Trust's values: Excellence, Kindness, Responsibility, and Respect. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, with mandatory safeguarding training and awareness expected for all staff.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details. The application deadline is Friday, 18 April 2025.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Home Health Care Services