Job summary
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 18 months
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) are leading the way in the diabetes by providing an 18-month pilot in Norfolk & Waveney for patients with Type 1 Diabetes Disordered Eating. The Disordered Eating Service will be virtually operated service and be provided by a multi-disciplinary team across NNUH.
The Type 1 Diabetes with Disordered Eating Service (T1DE) is an eighteen-month fixed-term NHS England Pilot Clinical Service which brings together Diabetes and Mental Health Care within one team. The service will support patients with Type 1 Diabetes who have clinically severe fears of weight gain on insulin (sometimes referred to as 'Diabulimia'). The proposed pilot service aims to improve patient's confidence through their ability to manage both their Diabetes and Mental Health.
Support will be provided through both the close support of the MDT and through professional links within the Nutrition & Dietetic department.
What We Offer?
- Training / upskilling opportunities specifically related to eating disorders
- Key member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Cross system working across the acute and community
We would love for you to join us.You are the future of the NNUH. What are you waiting for? - apply now!
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing, and auditing dietetic service. You'll undertake much of your work within a supportive MDT working alongside specialist nurses, psychologists, doctors and mental health.
When you first arrive with us you will have a 4-week induction period where you will have shadowing opportunities across the specialities.
On an ongoing basis your responsibilities will include:
- Day to day patient care
- Prioritisation and organisation of caseloads
- Research and audit
- CPD activities
- Student training
- Involvement or leading projects to support service and nutritional improvement
- Active involvement in team meetings and discussions
You will be encouraged and supported in your CPD, and as you progress in the role we'll want you to share your knowledge with the wider department, helping to inform and develop departmental policies where required.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as the lead specialist for the specified clinical area, managing own highly specialist caseload.
- To be responsible for providing training and education in the area of clinical speciality to other dietitians and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- To provide advanced nutritional and dietetic advice in specialist area to medical, health care professionals and other agencies.
- To assess plan and implement complex treatment programmes and monitor patients in a variety of settings, offering therapeutic dietary advice and education, to address patients complex and changing needs.
- To lead service development within own clinical area and contribute to the nutrition and dietetic service as a whole through participation in service development.
- To provide day to day leadership and management of the dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners and dietetic assistants within the specialist clinical team.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as the lead specialist for the specified clinical area, managing own highly specialist caseload.
- To be responsible for providing training and education in the area of clinical speciality to other dietitians and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- To provide advanced nutritional and dietetic advice in specialist area to medical, health care professionals and other agencies.
- To assess plan and implement complex treatment programmes and monitor patients in a variety of settings, offering therapeutic dietary advice and education, to address patients complex and changing needs.
- To lead service development within own clinical area and contribute to the nutrition and dietetic service as a whole through participation in service development.
- To provide day to day leadership and management of the dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners and dietetic assistants within the specialist clinical team.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration in Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Clinical Dietetics, a significant period of which should be in the specialist area
- Evidence of CPD e.g. advanced diploma in dietetic practice or equivalent short courses
Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Ability to work flexibly and in a variety of healthcare settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration in Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Clinical Dietetics, a significant period of which should be in the specialist area
- Evidence of CPD e.g. advanced diploma in dietetic practice or equivalent short courses
Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Ability to work flexibly and in a variety of healthcare settings
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).
