Job summary
Are you passionate about diabetes care? Do you want to be part of a team that embraces innovative technologies to transform diabetes management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Diabetes Specialist Dietician to join our expanding Insulin Pump Service Team at the Diabetes Centre, King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor.
Joining us will enable you to
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Diabetes Dietician as areas of clinical service provision include
Areas of education provision include Type 1 and Type 2 structured education and Healthcare Professional Education.
An integral part of the role is to focus on promoting a close working relationship between primary and specialist service providers to implement local and national guidelines for diabetes through positive leadership, communication, and expert knowledge of diabetes to support best practice and high standards of diabetes care throughout the Trust.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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Experience in providing specialist-level diabetes care
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Passion and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality diabetes services
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A problem-solving mindset and the ability to implement innovative approaches to patient care
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Ability to work under pressure and lead by example
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Asha Mathew on 07809705011or via e-mail at : asha.mathew@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Experience in providing specialist-level diabetes care
-
Passion and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality diabetes services
-
A problem-solving mindset and the ability to implement innovative approaches to patient care
-
Ability to work under pressure and lead by example
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Asha Mathew on 07809705011or via e-mail at : asha.mathew@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning
- Post-registration course for clinical supervisory skills, training of student dietitians (or equivalent) and / or 6 months experience of supervising students
- Post registration experiences and / or training in psychological approaches to patient care, such as cognitive behaviour therapy course
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Care
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent.
- Management or leadership qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- Minimum 1 year experience as Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
- Experience with Insulin Pump Therapy
- Experience with Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Expertise in delivering diabetes education and clinical management to people with diabetes in 1:1 setting.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning
- Post-registration course for clinical supervisory skills, training of student dietitians (or equivalent) and / or 6 months experience of supervising students
- Post registration experiences and / or training in psychological approaches to patient care, such as cognitive behaviour therapy course
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Care
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent.
- Management or leadership qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- Minimum 1 year experience as Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
- Experience with Insulin Pump Therapy
- Experience with Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Expertise in delivering diabetes education and clinical management to people with diabetes in 1:1 setting.
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).
