Specialist Diabetes Dietitian

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Hertford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Hertford is seeking a motivated specialist diabetes dietitian to provide dietary advice for diabetes management. The role involves working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. This position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes.
• Evidence of working with patients with diabetes.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic advice on dietary management of diabetes patients.
• Work independently within the multidisciplinary community diabetes team.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good motivational skills

Ability to use own initiative

Education

BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Postgraduate qualification in diabetes

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic dietitian with an interest in working with adults with diabetes in the community?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic specialist diabetes dietitian, to join the community team in East and North Hertfordshire The role includes clinics (face to face and telephone) and group education sessions .

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of the East and North Herts Diabetes Service.

We are committed to delivering a quality service, value staff training and CPD and have a robust appraisal and supervisory framework. Electronic records are used throughout the Trust, further aiding our ability to work across a wide variety of settings and be in a position to work as part of an MDT, yet work remotely if needed as part of a hybrid approach to our work/ life balance.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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Job responsibilities

Working independently to provide specialist dietetic advice on the dietary and nutritional management of patients with diabetes within East and North Hertfordshire as part of the multidisciplinary community diabetes team

Person Specification

Other

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Qualifications and Training

• BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Attained or working towards a postgraduate qualification in diabetes as a specialist area or evidence of significant experience in a specialist area.

Experience and Knowledge

• Evidence of working with patients with diabetes.
• Evidence of CPD and commitment to life-long learning
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary health care setting
• Up to date knowledge of dietetic practice
• IT literate

Skills and abilities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good motivational skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata