Job summary
Are you ready for the next step in your career? The Diabetes Team at North Bristol NHS Trust is expanding it's well established and cohesive service. We are therefore inviting applicants to join us for a new Diabetes Specialist Dietitian post, working across Diabetes Services.
This role is most suitable for an established band 6 Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, but an experienced band 5 Dietitian looking to develop a career in diabetes will be considered. The successful applicant will share our commitment to providing patient focused care and will be an essential member of our supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team.
We offer those joining us a new challenge in a forward-thinking, ever-evolving environment. This is supported by a robust orientation and structured development pathway that can be tailored according to the post holders experience. Continued support will be provided accordingly by experienced Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Dietitians and the wider Diabetes multi-disciplinary team.
The team are open to negotiating a flexible work pattern to meet the needs of the successful post holder and the service. We would like to invite applicants to apply for a substantive role, or we are willing to consider a secondment opportunity.
Main duties of the job
At North Bristol Trust we commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
In this vital role, you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary Diabetes Team to:
Provide specialist dietary advice and diabetes management guidance to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and support carbohydrate counting and insulin adjustment skills.
Provide specialist dietary advice and diabetes management guidance to patients with diabetes in pregnancy, including individuals with Gestational Diabetes and those with pre-existing diabetes.
Provide specialist education on the use of diabetes technology (continuous glucose monitoring) and subsequent data interpretation to facilitate beneficial behaviour changes.
Deliver structured education sessions to patient groups.
There is scope to expand this depending upon special interest and service requirement. You will also be involved in student training.
Dietetic input will primarily be provided through one-to-one consultations via face-to-face, telephone and virtual platforms. Structured education group sessions will be delivered face-to-face or virtually. Continued support will be provided to develop the specialist knowledge and achieve the required competencies to fulfil this post.
About us
The Diabetes Team at North Bristol Trust is a friendly, enthusiastic and well-established multi-disciplinary service of Diabetes Consultants, Registrars, Specialist Nurses, Specialist Dietitians, Clinical Health Psychologists, Antenatal Services and Podiatry. The team continues to evolve and develop to best meet the needs of our patients.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
- To provide an effective, evidence-based dietetic service as a key member of the Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
- Deliver outpatient clinics and structured education sessions for people with diabetes.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews, including clinical history, biochemistry, anthropometry, nutritional assessment, social history, glucose data interpretation, medication history, other diagnostic tests etc.
- Develop realistic, patient-centred, holistic nutritional care plans considering medical, social, cultural and psychological factors.
- Support behaviour change using counselling and motivational approaches.
- Achieve required competencies in line with organisational guidelines for non-medical prescribers and the BDA competency framework to make recommendations regarding diabetes medication adjustment where appropriate.
- Initiate and support patients using diabetes technology (continuous glucose monitoring).
- Order and interpret blood/urine tests and escalate abnormal results appropriately.
- Deliver education and training to patients, carers, student dietitians and healthcare professionals.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals within and beyond the Diabetes MDT as required to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Contribute to development and review of patient education resources, and nutrition-related guidelines, policies and procedures within the Diabetes Service.
- Actively participate in Diabetes Service meetings, Clinical Governance meetings and to represent the Diabetes Specialist Dietitians on relevant working groups and committees at the NHS Trust.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards (HCPC and national guidelines).
- Maintain evidence-based practice in line with current guidelines, ongoing Continuing Professional Development and HCPC registration requirements.
- Participate in appraisal and performance review processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
- To provide an effective, evidence-based dietetic service as a key member of the Diabetes Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
- Deliver outpatient clinics and structured education sessions for people with diabetes.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews, including clinical history, biochemistry, anthropometry, nutritional assessment, social history, glucose data interpretation, medication history, other diagnostic tests etc.
- Develop realistic, patient-centred, holistic nutritional care plans considering medical, social, cultural and psychological factors.
- Support behaviour change using counselling and motivational approaches.
- Achieve required competencies in line with organisational guidelines for non-medical prescribers and the BDA competency framework to make recommendations regarding diabetes medication adjustment where appropriate.
- Initiate and support patients using diabetes technology (continuous glucose monitoring).
- Order and interpret blood/urine tests and escalate abnormal results appropriately.
- Deliver education and training to patients, carers, student dietitians and healthcare professionals.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals within and beyond the Diabetes MDT as required to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Contribute to development and review of patient education resources, and nutrition-related guidelines, policies and procedures within the Diabetes Service.
- Actively participate in Diabetes Service meetings, Clinical Governance meetings and to represent the Diabetes Specialist Dietitians on relevant working groups and committees at the NHS Trust.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards (HCPC and national guidelines).
- Maintain evidence-based practice in line with current guidelines, ongoing Continuing Professional Development and HCPC registration requirements.
- Participate in appraisal and performance review processes.
Person Specification
Education / Training / Qualifications
Essential
- Course of study leading to registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Current registered dietitian status with HCPC
- Training in communication and behaviour change
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Desirable
- Have completed or be working towards a BDA validated post-graduate course, such as Diabetes Care course
- BDA member of specialist group
Work Experience
Essential
- Have attained second gateway of Band 5 and have attained or be working towards first gateway of Band 6.
- Experience of working in a range of clinical areas within the NHS, including diabetes
- Experience of delivering education / training to groups
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audit & research
- Experience of Outpatient work (clinics)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Competent written communication skills
- Evidence of professional development plan and commitment to lifelong learning
Person Specification
Education / Training / Qualifications
Essential
- Course of study leading to registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Current registered dietitian status with HCPC
- Training in communication and behaviour change
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Desirable
- Have completed or be working towards a BDA validated post-graduate course, such as Diabetes Care course
- BDA member of specialist group
Work Experience
Essential
- Have attained second gateway of Band 5 and have attained or be working towards first gateway of Band 6.
- Experience of working in a range of clinical areas within the NHS, including diabetes
- Experience of delivering education / training to groups
Desirable
- Experience of participating in audit & research
- Experience of Outpatient work (clinics)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Competent written communication skills
- Evidence of professional development plan and commitment to lifelong learning
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).
