Job summary
We are recruiting a fixed term band 6 dietitian to join the highly specialist and nationally recognised team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital as part of the University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for someone with good communication and diabetes care skills and knowledge and enthusiasm to develop skills in the management of predominantly Type 1 diabetes. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for approx. 12 months.
The diabetes dietetic team is very friendly and supportive and consists of 7 dietitians across the 2 secondary care sites who provide a range of services for people predominantly with Type 1 diabetes in the local Dorset and Hampshire populations. We have an established insulin pump/sensor service, as well as the BERTIE structured diabetes education programme. We deliver care to all patients with type 1 diabetes including young adults, antenatal diabetes and patients with diabetes requiring either foot or renal care and support the inpatient dietetic and diabetes nursing teams. We prioritise patient education, the opportunity to access latest diabetes technologies and psychological support. We work very closely with the entire diabetes MDT, including consultants, diabetes specialist nurses, podiatrists, psychologists, ward and support staff.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
A substantial part of the role will be providing specialist dietetic clinical advice for the care of type 1 diabetes in pregnancy and gestational diabetes as well as general outpatient clinics and involvement in services for young people in transition. There would also be opportunities for delivering structured education for Type 1 diabetes and people using insulin pump technologies, depending on experience.
We can offer flexible working patterns and would consider part time hours. We would be very happy to have a conversation about specific areas of interest in the speciality of diabetes as well how your skill set fits with our service and your development needs.
About us
This post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. The department is committed to CPD and we offer a wide range of in-house specialist training. You will be involved in regular professional update meetings with a CPD and our twice yearly Dorset Dietitians Education session - a Dorset wide education and networking dietetic opportunity. You will be expected to lead on audits and service development within both the Dietetic and Diabetes teams and also be involved in student training.
The service will be delivered mainly in a hospital outpatient setting across the 2 sites, with some community based group education. You will be very closely supported in developing your skills and knowledge according to your needs by the specialist dietetic colleagues within each area.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- HCPC Registration in Dietetics
Desirable
- Clinical supervisory skills training
- Member of BDA specialist group
- Behavioural change skills training
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in a range of nutrition and dietetic areas including patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience in giving clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
- Experience in conducting clinical audit and how this can impact a service
- Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
- Experience of group education work.
Desirable
- Involvement in the supervision and/ or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff
- Competence and experience of advanced communication skills including motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change
- Involvement in quality improvement
Technical Skills/Compentencies
Essential
- Up to-date with evidence based professional practice and research
- Ability in data collation and analysis skills
- Good presentation skills
- I.T. Skills - e.g. word, power-point, excel, email, diabetes data systems
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse some glucose sensing systems and relevant data software
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of issues related to a wide range of diabetes dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to: Type 2 diabetes, basics principles of carbohydrate counting for Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes and structured patient education)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of glucose sensing and insulin pump systems and secondary (Type 3) diabetes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance & approach.
- Ability to organise and prioritise, responding appropriately to demands and keep timing in out-patient setting
- Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or stressed patients and families.
- To be able to work successfully within a team
- Able to reflect on and appraise own performance
- To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently across working sites
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- HCPC Registration in Dietetics
Desirable
- Clinical supervisory skills training
- Member of BDA specialist group
- Behavioural change skills training
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in a range of nutrition and dietetic areas including patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience in giving clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
- Experience in conducting clinical audit and how this can impact a service
- Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
- Experience of group education work.
Desirable
- Involvement in the supervision and/ or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff
- Competence and experience of advanced communication skills including motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change
- Involvement in quality improvement
Technical Skills/Compentencies
Essential
- Up to-date with evidence based professional practice and research
- Ability in data collation and analysis skills
- Good presentation skills
- I.T. Skills - e.g. word, power-point, excel, email, diabetes data systems
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse some glucose sensing systems and relevant data software
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of issues related to a wide range of diabetes dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to: Type 2 diabetes, basics principles of carbohydrate counting for Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes and structured patient education)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of glucose sensing and insulin pump systems and secondary (Type 3) diabetes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance & approach.
- Ability to organise and prioritise, responding appropriately to demands and keep timing in out-patient setting
- Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or stressed patients and families.
- To be able to work successfully within a team
- Able to reflect on and appraise own performance
- To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently across working sites
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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).
