Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Community Dietitian to join our supportive Community Dietetics Team. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop specialist skills in the dietary management of Type 2 and gestational diabetes while making a real impact in the community. You will manage your own caseload, providing high-quality 1:1 consultations across outpatient, community and remote settings, as well as delivering engaging group education sessions. Strong communication and behaviour-change skills will help you empower patients to better understand and self-manage their diabetes. We are seeking a Dietitian who is keen to learn, proactive in improving practice and passionate about enhancing patient experience. You will contribute to service development through audit, evaluation and use of patient feedback, and work closely with diabetes specialist colleagues and the wider MDT. If you are compassionate, proactive and ready to make a real difference to people living with diabetes, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for a defined clinical case load of adult patients, with Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes who may have other clinical conditions and needs.
- To be a confident dietetic practitioner for patients seen in outpatient clinics, in their own home or in care homes.
- Provide advice by telephone and other digital services such as video consultations as appropriate to patients.
- Provide group education sessions to patients with diabetes and other medical conditions and work with other health professionals to ensure advice is appropriate to meet patient's needs.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients, families and carers to ensure understanding of condition and enable patients to self-manage their diet. This requires persuasive, motivational and counselling skills to overcome barriers to change.
- Liaises with community teams, diabetes specialist team and staff to provide an integrated approach to patient care.
- Identifies areas for improvement or efficiency and actively participates in the development of the service to patients in the community and to diabetes care.
- Contributes as a team member of the department and participates in department developments, clinical governance issues, clinical audits, projects and professional development meetings.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for full details and contact Julia Frank if you would like to discuss the role further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for full details and contact Julia Frank if you would like to discuss the role further.
Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Relevant qualification in Dietetics
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications or training in diabetes or communication and behaviour change skills.
- Clinical Supervisory skills training or alternative evidence of training to supervise student dietitians
- Leadership or quality improvement training
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with diabetes
- Facilitating groups and teaching in different settings
- Behaviour change/ motivational interviewing.
- Evidence of personal participation in clinical governance issues in relation to dietetic practice
- Experience of active participation in audit activities or service evaluation in dietetic practice
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/supporting staff and students
Values
Essential
- Evidence that is kind, caring, respectful, treats as individual
- Evidence that is motivated, proactive, willing to learn
Desirable
- Evidence of exceptional patient care (relevant example)
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Organisation skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Evidence of a quality improvement or service development task and/or leadership
Other
Essential
- Able to carry and move weighing equipment, educational material and resources
- ability to deal with patients and carers who may be distressed and/or look after own wellbeing
- Valid drivers license to drive in UK and use of vehicle for work
Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Relevant qualification in Dietetics
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications or training in diabetes or communication and behaviour change skills.
- Clinical Supervisory skills training or alternative evidence of training to supervise student dietitians
- Leadership or quality improvement training
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with diabetes
- Facilitating groups and teaching in different settings
- Behaviour change/ motivational interviewing.
- Evidence of personal participation in clinical governance issues in relation to dietetic practice
- Experience of active participation in audit activities or service evaluation in dietetic practice
Desirable
- Experience of supervising/supporting staff and students
Values
Essential
- Evidence that is kind, caring, respectful, treats as individual
- Evidence that is motivated, proactive, willing to learn
Desirable
- Evidence of exceptional patient care (relevant example)
Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Organisation skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Evidence of a quality improvement or service development task and/or leadership
Other
Essential
- Able to carry and move weighing equipment, educational material and resources
- ability to deal with patients and carers who may be distressed and/or look after own wellbeing
- Valid drivers license to drive in UK and use of vehicle for work
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).
