Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian (Band 7)

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Paediatric Dietitian with a specialist interest in diabetes to join our Paediatric Dietetic team. You will be part of a friendly department of 17 dietitians, covering neonates, cystic fibrosis, allergy and gastroenterology.

The team provides dietetic input across inpatient and outpatient services at Watford General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
• HCPC Registered.
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Post Graduate Study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. paediatric course.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Paediatric Diabetes service within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to specialist diabetes clinics and lead group education sessions.
• Act as a source of expertise for colleagues and patients alike.

Skills

Paediatric diabetes expertise

Experience in paediatrics

Clinical leadership in MDT

Education program delivery

Education

Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent

HCPC Registered

Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Post Graduate Study in paediatric dietetics

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Paediatric Dietitian with a specialist interest in diabetes to join our Paediatric Dietetic team. You will be part of a friendly department of 17 dietitians, covering neonates, cystic fibrosis, allergy and gastroenterology.

The team provides dietetic input across inpatient and outpatient services at Watford General Hospital.