Job summary
We are looking for an experienced diabetes dietitian to work as part of our dietetic team within the innovative Diabetes Care For You (DCFY) service who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic with excellent team-working, communication and organisational skills. You should have advanced knowledge andexperience of diabetes dietetics. This role involves working as part of an MDT with outpatients,delivering patient education sessions and home visits.
Main duties of the job
To carry a highly complex caseload of patients within the clinical area of diabetes. To assess, implement and evaluate treatment plans. Advise on appropriate diabetes medication/insulin dose adjustment recommendations as per local guidance and agreements in respect of diet, activity and target blood glucose levels. This applies to therapeutic care plans already initiated by a nurse or doctor, or as agreed locally if a supplementary prescribing qualification is held
To work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with all members providing expert advice on treatment and dietary management of patients with diabetes.To attend and contribute to the multidisciplinary diabetes team meetings, to keep abreast of advances in treatment protocols and service provision.
To provide expert advice to clinicians, patients and carers regarding the provision of nutrition and dietetics to enable informed decisions about the patients' health related behaviour based on nutritional assessment
To make recommendations to the medical/specialist nurse team regarding the adaption of medication for the management of diabetes based on interpretation of biochemical parameters and dietary intake
Using advanced specialist skills be responsible for assessing the physical and psycho-social needs of people with diabetes.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
- Free parking available for staff
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the Lead Diabetes Dietitian to develop policies and procedures for the Diabetes Care For You service. The post holder will organise and supervise student clinical placements. They will initiate and participate in audits and patient experience surveys. The post holder will manage and prioritise their own workload and provide cover for the Lead Diabetes Dietitian during times of leave and unplanned absence, taking general responsibility for day-to-day management of community diabetes patients as required. The post holder will develop and deliver education and training programmes for patients, carers and diabetes healthcare professionals. They will provide expert knowledge of dietetic management of adults with diabetes. This post does not have any responsibility for managing finance. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of equipment used in clinical practice, e.g. standing scales, wheelchair scales, hoist scales, in line with the local medical devices policy. The post holder will work with the Lead Diabetes Dietitian to contribute to the development of the Diabetes Care For You service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the Lead Diabetes Dietitian to develop policies and procedures for the Diabetes Care For You service. The post holder will organise and supervise student clinical placements. They will initiate and participate in audits and patient experience surveys. The post holder will manage and prioritise their own workload and provide cover for the Lead Diabetes Dietitian during times of leave and unplanned absence, taking general responsibility for day-to-day management of community diabetes patients as required. The post holder will develop and deliver education and training programmes for patients, carers and diabetes healthcare professionals. They will provide expert knowledge of dietetic management of adults with diabetes. This post does not have any responsibility for managing finance. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of equipment used in clinical practice, e.g. standing scales, wheelchair scales, hoist scales, in line with the local medical devices policy. The post holder will work with the Lead Diabetes Dietitian to contribute to the development of the Diabetes Care For You service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent that is recognised as acceptable for registration with the Health Professionals Council
- Evidence of postgraduate study in diabetes
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Registration with the British Dietetic Association
- Postgraduate training in behaviour management
Other
Essential
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Post graduate experience of working with people with diabetes
- Knowledge of treatments and effects/side effects/interactions/contraindications of treatments used in managing people with diabetes i.e. insulin, tablets and other oral hypoglycaemic agents
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Formal teaching / training experience
- Experience of managing own complex caseload
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS primary care / community services
- Experience of clinical supervision of dietetic students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with Diabetes in the primary care setting and develop care plans to meet clinical need
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective presentation skills and ability to teach groups
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Competent computer skills and ability to utilise information and information technology
- Comprehensive and specialist assessment skills
- Ability to carry out critical analysis of clinical research and apply this to the work setting
- Ability to maintain knowledge of relevant NHS legislation and policies and apply to practice and organise the dissemination of changes to others
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Specialist knowledge and application of assessment and interventions in diabetes care
- Ability to organise and respond effectively and efficiently to complex information and situations
- Evidence of innovative practice and research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent that is recognised as acceptable for registration with the Health Professionals Council
- Evidence of postgraduate study in diabetes
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Registration with the British Dietetic Association
- Postgraduate training in behaviour management
Other
Essential
- Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
- An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Post graduate experience of working with people with diabetes
- Knowledge of treatments and effects/side effects/interactions/contraindications of treatments used in managing people with diabetes i.e. insulin, tablets and other oral hypoglycaemic agents
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Formal teaching / training experience
- Experience of managing own complex caseload
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS primary care / community services
- Experience of clinical supervision of dietetic students
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with Diabetes in the primary care setting and develop care plans to meet clinical need
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective presentation skills and ability to teach groups
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Competent computer skills and ability to utilise information and information technology
- Comprehensive and specialist assessment skills
- Ability to carry out critical analysis of clinical research and apply this to the work setting
- Ability to maintain knowledge of relevant NHS legislation and policies and apply to practice and organise the dissemination of changes to others
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Specialist knowledge and application of assessment and interventions in diabetes care
- Ability to organise and respond effectively and efficiently to complex information and situations
- Evidence of innovative practice and research
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).
