Job summary
Portsmouth Dietitians are looking for a dietitian with an interest in diabetes management to join our specialist diabetes team. This post provides the dietetic service to pregnancy diabetes management and the young persons transition clinics in addition to specialist diabetes clinics. You will work closely alongside the diabetes and maternity diabetes MDT's with the support of another dietitian based within the diabetes team. This post is to succession plan for the retirement of the current post hold and a period of handover and training is available to support the successful applicant. The dietitians are considered key members of the diabetes MDT in Portsmouth, working closely with specialist nurses and consultant colleagues to develop services to meet the rapidly changing face of diabetes management.
Main duties of the job
Portsmouth Dietitians pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive department. We provide adult and children's dietetic services across acute and community settings for Portsmouth and Southeast Hampshire. This post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. This is a band 7 post but we will consider applicants interested in a band 6-7 development post.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity and our team based on the sunny South Coast, we would love to hear from you. We have a track record of successfully developing staff into specialist posts, so if you are not sure if you have the required experience don't be put off.
Give us a call to find out more on 02392 28 6000 Ext 3223
Please ensure to attach your CV/ covering letter that addresses the person specification requirements of the role.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Portsmouth Dietitians are a team of around 30 dietitians and support staff providing acute and community dietetic services across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team. We provide training placements to students from local universities. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in this post or any other opportunities we may have available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To act as clinical specialist dietitian to the Dietetics service for Diabetes, working as a member of the Diabetes and Dietetics Teams providing specialist services to out patients diagnosed with diabetes within the busy Diabetes Service based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, including teaching and research duties.
2. To lead the dietetic service to the pregnancy diabetes clinic working as a key member of the MDT.
3. To work in collaboration with the diabetes nurse specialists to provide a service for adults (including young adults) with diabetes.
4. Being a highly skilled clinical expert with specialised knowledge in caring for diabetes patients and their carers to ensure that the service delivered is evidence based and tailored to the individual patients need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To act as clinical specialist dietitian to the Dietetics service for Diabetes, working as a member of the Diabetes and Dietetics Teams providing specialist services to out patients diagnosed with diabetes within the busy Diabetes Service based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, including teaching and research duties.
2. To lead the dietetic service to the pregnancy diabetes clinic working as a key member of the MDT.
3. To work in collaboration with the diabetes nurse specialists to provide a service for adults (including young adults) with diabetes.
4. Being a highly skilled clinical expert with specialised knowledge in caring for diabetes patients and their carers to ensure that the service delivered is evidence based and tailored to the individual patients need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in dietetics
- HCPC Registered dietitian
- Evidence of professional development at Masters level or commitment to postgraduate study
Desirable
- BDA Member, BDA DSG member
- Post graduate study eg Diabetes Specialist Group course, teaching/education certificate, diploma in advanced dietetic practice, PENG course, BDA specialist group member, BDA branch member, evidence of research experience/working towards Masters level qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Dietitian with at least 2 years experience in diabetes with experience in carbohydrate counting and insulin pump therapy)
- Experience of working in multi-professional setting
- Experience of teaching and staff training
Desirable
- Over 3 years experience in Dietetics in a range of specialities
Additional criteria
Essential
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Supervision and appraisal skills
Desirable
- Extensive experience of multidisciplinary work.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Experience of research, audit, writing guidelines / policies, presenting to colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in dietetics
- HCPC Registered dietitian
- Evidence of professional development at Masters level or commitment to postgraduate study
Desirable
- BDA Member, BDA DSG member
- Post graduate study eg Diabetes Specialist Group course, teaching/education certificate, diploma in advanced dietetic practice, PENG course, BDA specialist group member, BDA branch member, evidence of research experience/working towards Masters level qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Dietitian with at least 2 years experience in diabetes with experience in carbohydrate counting and insulin pump therapy)
- Experience of working in multi-professional setting
- Experience of teaching and staff training
Desirable
- Over 3 years experience in Dietetics in a range of specialities
Additional criteria
Essential
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Supervision and appraisal skills
Desirable
- Extensive experience of multidisciplinary work.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Experience of research, audit, writing guidelines / policies, presenting to colleagues.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
