Community Diabetes Specialist Dietitian - Band 6

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A rare opportunity to be part of the most fabulous Community Diabetes Service!

Based in Gloucestershire, we are looking for a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to join our incredibly loyal, supportive and valued team.

Our predominantly Type 2 service is currently provided by a Consultant, 5 Specialist Nurses, 3 Dietitians, 3 Nutritionists, a Health Care Professional Educator and 2 Administrators. We also take students across the trust on an annual basis.

Our team values focus on delivering outstanding patient care whilst supporting our team and each individual's development, effectiveness and autonomy, within a service who treats everyone with respect and equality.

The service is highly valued by both Primary and Secondary care, working to support the upskilling of health care professionals within our own trust and the primary care networks to manage Type 2 diabetes effectively.

We also hold a caseload of complex patients requiring specialist support and our registered nutritionists provide structured education for all patients living with Type 2 Diabetes.

For an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Hughes (sarah.hughes6@ghc.nhs.uk), Lead Diabetes Specialist Dietitian or Marie Orford (marie.orford@ghc.nhs.uk) Diabetes Specialist Dietitian on 0300 421 8163

Main duties of the job

We actively encourage ongoing learning and involvement in specialist groups such as the British Dietetic Association Diabetes Group and Diabetes UK, ensuring you have the confidence and ability to fulfill your role.

We are keen to find someone with knowledge and skills in managing Type 2 Diabetes who wants to feel valued and work as part of a service who really cares about their team, offering flexibility and a platform to make a difference to those living with diabetes.

We would welcome contact to discuss the role further prior to applications being submitted so please do get in touch.

The successful applicant will be required to drive to sites around Gloucestershire and therefore must hold a UK Driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

There may be opportunities for additional hours with other services depending on experience.

About us

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

327-24-340

Job locations

Southgate Moorings / Countywide

2 Kimbrose Way

Gloucester

GL1 2DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Full driving licence and access to car

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Dietitian with minimum 2 years experience

Desirable

  • Member of the BDA/DSG

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience of working in Diabetes

Desirable

  • Evidence of working with patients with Type 2 diabetes
  • Evidence of CPD related to Diabetes
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Full driving licence and access to car

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Dietitian with minimum 2 years experience

Desirable

  • Member of the BDA/DSG

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience of working in Diabetes

Desirable

  • Evidence of working with patients with Type 2 diabetes
  • Evidence of CPD related to Diabetes

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

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southgate Moorings / Countywide

2 Kimbrose Way

Gloucester

GL1 2DB


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southgate Moorings / Countywide

2 Kimbrose Way

Gloucester

GL1 2DB


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Sarah Hughes

sarah.hughes6@ghc.nhs.uk

03004218163

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

327-24-340

Job locations

Southgate Moorings / Countywide

2 Kimbrose Way

Gloucester

GL1 2DB


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