Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced diabetes dietitian to join our team at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and Orpington Hospital, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The dietetic service provided by this position is part of the growing diabetes service within the Trust, covering both inpatients and innovative outpatient clinics
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide comprehensive clinical support and dietetic advice to patients with diabetes. The post holder will work within a diabetes multidisciplinary team including doctors, specialist nurses, podiatrists and pharmacists to provide high standard of care for inpatients, both newly diagnosed or with existing diabetes. They will also provide support for patients with diabetes on enteral and parenteral feeding. In the outpatient setting, the post holder will review patients to provide newly diagnosed diabetes education, help with diabetes optimisation pre-operatively and prior to undergoing cancer treatment/investigations. The post holder will also provide outpatient and group education cover for the antenatal diabetes dietitian.
The post holder will have extensive diabetes specialist dietetic experience, ideally with knowledge of DAFNE principles and experience with managing diabetes technology including insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. Excellent communication, organisation and team working skills are essential.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).2. To work with the dietetic and multidisciplinary diabetes teams to formulate and deliver individual diabetes dietetic and education treatment plans for patients based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment,critical thinking, reasoning skills and knowledge of a wide range of dietetic treatments.3. To act as an expert resource involved in the development and provision of evidence based dietetic diabetes nutrition services.4. To provide high quality specialist clinical advice and educational support to others involved in providing care for people with diabetes in the local community.
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of the main job responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).2. To work with the dietetic and multidisciplinary diabetes teams to formulate and deliver individual diabetes dietetic and education treatment plans for patients based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment,critical thinking, reasoning skills and knowledge of a wide range of dietetic treatments.3. To act as an expert resource involved in the development and provision of evidence based dietetic diabetes nutrition services.4. To provide high quality specialist clinical advice and educational support to others involved in providing care for people with diabetes in the local community.
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of the main job responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered - Dietitian
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous dietetic experience within Diabetes services including management of enteral feeds
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning e.g. Diabetes module
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning e.g. Diabetes module
Desirable
- Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) trained
- Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) experience and or training
Skills & Competancies
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Presentation skills and ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Clinically competent to give specialist advice, treatment, and dietary counselling to support behaviour changes, in adults and their carers with diverse healthcare needs
- Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and leading on service change
- Motivational interviewing and counselling skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical guidelines and protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Self-motivated
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered - Dietitian
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous dietetic experience within Diabetes services including management of enteral feeds
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
- Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning e.g. Diabetes module
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning e.g. Diabetes module
Desirable
- Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) trained
- Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) experience and or training
Skills & Competancies
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Presentation skills and ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Clinically competent to give specialist advice, treatment, and dietary counselling to support behaviour changes, in adults and their carers with diverse healthcare needs
- Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and leading on service change
- Motivational interviewing and counselling skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical guidelines and protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Self-motivated
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
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).
