Specialist Children's Diabetes Dietitian

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian to join their Paediatric diabetes team. This part-time role involves managing a clinical caseload of children and young people with diabetes, providing structured dietary education, and training other professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing dietary interventions specific to diabetes and a registered Dietitian qualification. Flexibility in work hours is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a dietary context.
• Ability to assess and implement dietary interventions for diabetic patients.
• Knowledge of nutritional guidelines and dietary management in diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Support structured education for children with diabetes.
• Manage a clinical case load of children and young people.
• Provide expert support and training to other health professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of diabetes management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Dietitian qualification

Job description

Overview

The post holder will support the provision of structured education across the health board sites and hold a clinical case load of children and young people with diabetes. The post holder will work as a specialist children's diabetes dietitian and an integral member of the Children's Diabetes Service, managing a complex caseload of children and young people and supporting others to work effectively with children, young people and their families with diabetes. They will use specialist dietetic knowledge and skills: assessing, planning, implementing treatment and delivering dietetic interventions in a variety of settings including community, outpatient, and hospital and group settings in line with the needs of the patient, their family and carers. Provide education, training and expert support to develop the knowledge and skills of others working with children, young people and families in relation to the effective dietary management of diabetes. Contribute to the work of dietetic and children's diabetes services, actively participating in development, evaluation and improvement work, and the implementation of policy, guidance and standards.

Desirable language

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Development and deployment

Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role up to a 24 month period. Following successful completion and successful attainment of the skills and competencies for the role, the post holder will then be paid at Band 6 (minimum point on the scale).

Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated time frame could result in re-deployment.

Role details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join Hywel Dda Paediatric diabetes team, in its endeavours to improve and empower children and young people living with diabetes. The post is a permanent position, part time (18.75 hours/week) and would be suited to a highly motivated Dietitian who has some knowledge and experience of working within diabetes and/or paediatric dietetics. Our dynamic, innovative, and supportive team are looking forward to welcoming a new dietetic colleague to help us fulfil our aim of providing value-based care through structured education. We are flexible in how the 18.75 hours are worked and can discuss this with you.