Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
05/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
19/11/2025
Would
you like to work in one of the largest teaching Hospitals in the UK?
We
are pleased to be advertising an exciting opportunity for a permanent (1.0
WTE (37.5 hours / week)) Specialist Diabetes Dietitian (Band 6) based in the
Manny Cussins Diabetes Centre at St Jamess Hospital at Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).
This
dietetic role is embedded within the Diabetes Service multidisciplinary team
(MDT) and within our large and friendly dietetic service.
We
are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent
communication and team working skills to work as an integral member of our
team.
For
further information please contact Gillian Williams (Clinical Dietetic
Manager): Gillian.Williams16@nhs.net or Charlotte Savory (Senior Specialist
Diabetes Dietitian) - charlotte.savory2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
LTHT Diabetes service provides care for adult patients predominately with
Type 1 Diabetes and includes sub speciality areas of Young Adults, insulin
pump therapy, a pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes antenatal
service, delivery of DAFNE education and an inpatient service.
You
will be responsible for a busy clinical caseload covering both inpatients and
outpatients. Clinical experience of the dietetic management of patients with
Diabetes would be an advantage.
There
are also opportunities to be involved in departmental and MDT quality
improvement initiatives/ working groups, in the planning and delivery of
nutritional education to health care professionals and to contribute to
service development initiatives.
As
part of this role, you will contribute to the supervision and placement
provision for A, B and C Dietetic learners and Apprentice Dietitians.
Once
established in the role there is scope for some remote working opportunities
(subject to service needs).
About us
We
have a strong focus on investing in the professional development of our team.
We lead the way in providing training and career development opportunities in
every department and at every level of our organisation.
The
Nutrition and Dietetic department has a very strong ethos for promoting
health and well-being in the workplace with health and well-being champions
embedded in teams. We are proud of our
inclusive and welcoming environment and we regularly celebrate successes and
arrange team social events. The
Nutrition and Dietetic department is also supportive of flexible working
arrangements.
Leeds
is a diverse and multicultural city and has many benefits, including good
transport links and convenient access to entertainment, events and leisure
facilities for all ages and interests.
Our
LTHT values are that we are patient-centred, empowered, collaborative, fair
and accountable.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
provide part of a professional Nutrition and Dietetic care service within a
Specialist
area. This includes advice to in-patients, out-patients, all healthcare staff
and participation in the training of student dietitians. Shows initiative in
assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the Clinical
Dietetic Manager in the day to day management of the department.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
The
post holder will:
3.1 Manage own case load to a level agreed
with supervisor/line manager.
3.2 Be involved in the provision of education
and training to healthcare staff,
patients, care providers and students.
3.3 Be a key member of the
multidisciplinary care team to provide integrated dietetic care.
3.4 Shows initiative in assisting and
supporting the senior specialist
dietitians and the chief dietitian in the day to day management of the
department.
3.5
Deliver training to healthcare staff, dietitians and students.
3.6 Be an active member of the out of hours
service.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
5.1 BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or
equivalent.
5.2 HCPC Registration as a dietitian
5.3 Experience of working within a Dietetic
role within a healthcare setting
5.4 Willing to undergo any training as
required to enable performance in the job.
5.5 Awareness of current issues in
specialised areas of dietetics.
5.6 Able to work within a team, demonstrate
initiative, confidence and excellent time management and organisational
skills.
5.7 Good written, oral and interpersonal
communication skills.
5.8 Good presentation skills in delivering
training to large multidisciplinary groups of staff or members of the public
(this may involve groups of more than 50 people).
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
provide part of a professional Nutrition and Dietetic care service within a
Specialist
area. This includes advice to in-patients, out-patients, all healthcare staff
and participation in the training of student dietitians. Shows initiative in
assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the Clinical
Dietetic Manager in the day to day management of the department.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
The
post holder will:
3.1 Manage own case load to a level agreed
with supervisor/line manager.
3.2 Be involved in the provision of education
and training to healthcare staff,
patients, care providers and students.
3.3 Be a key member of the
multidisciplinary care team to provide integrated dietetic care.
3.4 Shows initiative in assisting and
supporting the senior specialist
dietitians and the chief dietitian in the day to day management of the
department.
3.5
Deliver training to healthcare staff, dietitians and students.
3.6 Be an active member of the out of hours
service.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
5.1 BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or
equivalent.
5.2 HCPC Registration as a dietitian
5.3 Experience of working within a Dietetic
role within a healthcare setting
5.4 Willing to undergo any training as
required to enable performance in the job.
5.5 Awareness of current issues in
specialised areas of dietetics.
5.6 Able to work within a team, demonstrate
initiative, confidence and excellent time management and organisational
skills.
5.7 Good written, oral and interpersonal
communication skills.
5.8 Good presentation skills in delivering
training to large multidisciplinary groups of staff or members of the public
(this may involve groups of more than 50 people).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a dietitian within a healthcare setting
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Dietetic management of patients with Diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
- Experience of delivering structured Diabetes education programmes (e.g DAFNE, DESMOND)
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian, please provide registration number
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Leadership skills training
- Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change Training
- Accredited DAFNE Educator
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.
- Demonstrate teamworking skills
- Demonstrate care and compassion when working with others.
- Able to provide an example of innovative practice (using own initiative)
- Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
- Demonstrate good workload management and organisational skills.
- Experience of developing and delivering nutritional education or training
- Demonstrate motivational interviewing skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a dietitian within a healthcare setting
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Dietetic management of patients with Diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
- Experience of delivering structured Diabetes education programmes (e.g DAFNE, DESMOND)
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian, please provide registration number
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Leadership skills training
- Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change Training
- Accredited DAFNE Educator
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.
- Demonstrate teamworking skills
- Demonstrate care and compassion when working with others.
- Able to provide an example of innovative practice (using own initiative)
- Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
- Demonstrate good workload management and organisational skills.
- Experience of developing and delivering nutritional education or training
- Demonstrate 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.
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).
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).
