Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Community Dietitian-Diabetes (Band 6)

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Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and flexible dietitian?

We are looking for a dietitian specialising in diabetes to join our progressive community team.

You'll be managing your own caseload of community patients, working mostly in clinic outpatient, but you'll also have some home visits and remote working thrown in also!

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain broad clinical experience both within the specialist diabetes service and the wider community dietetic team, providing an excellent foundation to develop your future professional career.

A driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a dietetic service to patients referred to the Diabetes Intermediate Care Team. Service delivery will be via outpatient clinics, Structured Group Education as well as domicilliary visits as required. Providing training other health care providers may also be required according to demand and identified need.

You will also have a caseload of patients with a range of long-term conditions referred to the Service by GP's, Consultants, Community Nurses, AHP's and community hospitals as part of the general community clinic service. Domiciliary visits may also be required.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter whilst still only being two hours away from London. We offer a competitive relocation package to support you with the move.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

184-EA5357328-B

Job locations

Mallard Court

Express Park, Bristol Road

Bridgwater

TA6 4RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description for a full breakdown of main responsibilities and role requirements.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information or for an informal chat.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description for a full breakdown of main responsibilities and role requirements.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information or for an informal chat.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Post Registration training, Diploma of Advanced Dietetic Practice Accredited or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dietetic service delivery in a variety of different settings, including community work

Desirable

  • Experience of Group Education
  • Evidence of behaviour change or motivational interviewing skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Post Registration training, Diploma of Advanced Dietetic Practice Accredited or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of dietetic service delivery in a variety of different settings, including community work

Desirable

  • Experience of Group Education
  • Evidence of behaviour change or motivational interviewing skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mallard Court

Express Park, Bristol Road

Bridgwater

TA6 4RN


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mallard Court

Express Park, Bristol Road

Bridgwater

TA6 4RN


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Diabetes

Jane Puzey

jane.puzey@somersetft.nhs.uk

01278447407

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

184-EA5357328-B

Job locations

Mallard Court

Express Park, Bristol Road

Bridgwater

TA6 4RN


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