Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Specialist Dietitian who has experience in diabetes wanting to develop their clinical and leadership skills. You will be involved in the transformation of a service aiming for gold standard care for diabetic patients who live in the Bolton area.
The successful candidate will join the diabetes team comprised of: six Consultants, ten Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Health Care Assistants, one Psychologist, rotational Podiatrists and two Dietitians (1 x band 7 vacant post, 1 x band 6). The team is based within a stand-alone diabetes centre on the outskirts of Bolton town centre.
Primarily the workload will cover General Diabetes Clinics, Antenatal Clinics, Insulin Pump Clinics and Young People Clinics as well as some inpatient ward cover
Main duties of the job
The role carries educational responsibilities for patients and other health care professionals which will be delivered in one-to-one sessions and group environments. The post does involve working within a multidisciplinary team with acute and community colleagues.
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
You will report to the Professional Service Lead for Adults Dietetics, being part of the wider Bolton Foundation Trust Dietetic Department. The department is composed of three teams, acute, community and diabetes with a total of 19 W.T.E staff. We provide an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the whole of the Bolton population.
We are experienced trainers for student dietitians currently providing P1, P2 and P3 placements with theUniversity of Chester, MMU and UCLAN.
The service operates a flexi-time working arrangement and recognises the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments. The post is a 37.5 hours/week post although part time hours may be considered.
This post is subject to Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
In addition, we can offer you:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)
- Eligibility for our NHS Car lease scheme
- Eligibility for our NHS Technology Scheme
- Access to on-site Gymnasium
- Various NHS Discounts
The service operates a flexi-time working arrangement and recognises the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Amanda Wall, Professional Service Lead Adult Dietetic Service amanda.Wall@boltonft.nhs.uk
01204 462610 / 07799894358
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Amanda Wall, Professional Service Lead Adult Dietetic Service amanda.Wall@boltonft.nhs.uk
01204 462610 / 07799894358
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
- Evidence of post graduate training/professional courses in Type 1/Type 2 Diabetes such as DAFNE DESMOND or other professionally recognised courses
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Clinical Educators/Student Assessment Skills course or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of The British Dietetic Association and/or specialist interest groups
- Willingness to undertake education/training to a higher level degree e.g. masters level
- Insulin pump therapy training or experience
- Experience of supporting dietetic students on placement
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
- Extensive experience working with practitioners from dietetics or other professions who are experienced in Diabetes
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience of effective team working
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of participating in service development projects
- Experience of teaching/training other healthcare professionals in groups
Desirable
- Experience of Acute and Community working in diabetes
- Experience of assessing and treating patients who do not speak English or have other barriers to communication
- Participation in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with individuals and groups.
- Able to give formal and informal presentations and to plan deliver and evaluate teaching sessions at specialist level
- Uses patient centred approach when working with patients and making the appropriate use of motivational interviewing and dietary counselling skills
- Able to develop good interpersonal realtionships with a range of people to work effectively and demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the types of diabetes and approaches to diet and eating behaviour management achieved through in-depth experience or study at a specialist level
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of all of the professions within the diabetes MDT team.
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
other
Essential
- Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service
- DBS check
- To be able to evidence fully vaccinated against Covid 19 - unless medically exempt. This is requirement of the Health and Social Act 2008 (amendment Coronavirus) regulations 2021. Agreement to maintain appropriate Covid 19 vaccination status, in accordance with legislative requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
- Evidence of post graduate training/professional courses in Type 1/Type 2 Diabetes such as DAFNE DESMOND or other professionally recognised courses
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Clinical Educators/Student Assessment Skills course or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of The British Dietetic Association and/or specialist interest groups
- Willingness to undertake education/training to a higher level degree e.g. masters level
- Insulin pump therapy training or experience
- Experience of supporting dietetic students on placement
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience prior to specialising
- Extensive experience working with practitioners from dietetics or other professions who are experienced in Diabetes
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience of effective team working
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of participating in service development projects
- Experience of teaching/training other healthcare professionals in groups
Desirable
- Experience of Acute and Community working in diabetes
- Experience of assessing and treating patients who do not speak English or have other barriers to communication
- Participation in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with individuals and groups.
- Able to give formal and informal presentations and to plan deliver and evaluate teaching sessions at specialist level
- Uses patient centred approach when working with patients and making the appropriate use of motivational interviewing and dietary counselling skills
- Able to develop good interpersonal realtionships with a range of people to work effectively and demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the types of diabetes and approaches to diet and eating behaviour management achieved through in-depth experience or study at a specialist level
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of all of the professions within the diabetes MDT team.
- An understanding of quality governance and evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
other
Essential
- Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service
- DBS check
- To be able to evidence fully vaccinated against Covid 19 - unless medically exempt. This is requirement of the Health and Social Act 2008 (amendment Coronavirus) regulations 2021. Agreement to maintain appropriate Covid 19 vaccination status, in accordance with legislative requirements.
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).
