Job summary
This is a paediatric diabetes dietitian post, and offers a great opportunity to work as a pivotal member of the paediatric diabetes MDT at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals (ULTH).
You will provide, with colleagues, dietetic diabetes education at a range of settings which may include community settings.
This will include education to patients, carers and a range of healthcare professionals and will include 1 to 1 and group education.
This will include support and education for people with type 1, type 2 and pregnant women with diabetes and you will attend insulin pump clinics
There is scope to develop the service using on-line resources and remote as well as face to face consultations.
Support and training will be provided as required. The Trust and department are committed to training and development both formal and informal.
Main duties of the job
To provide, with colleagues, a clinical dietetic service for paediatric diabetes within ULTH care.
Providing advice on management, planning and development of dietetic treatment programmes to service users and health professionals, assessing patients nutritional status and requirements, and giving dietary advice/recommendations as required.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate education e.g. diabetes, behavioural change
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 2 years working as a dietitian
- has experience working independently with complex patients
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric dietetics
- Experience in diabetes care
Particular Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of understanding of MDT
- Communication skills
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and ? Excellence
Desirable
- ability to travel independently across the county, travelling between sites and patient homes required for the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate education e.g. diabetes, behavioural change
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 2 years working as a dietitian
- has experience working independently with complex patients
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric dietetics
- Experience in diabetes care
Particular Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of understanding of MDT
- Communication skills
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and ? Excellence
Desirable
- ability to travel independently across the county, travelling between sites and patient homes required for the post
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).
