Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly specialist and proactive registered dietitian to join our award-winning team delivering innovative dietetic services to people with diabetes in Brent.
Managing your own clinical caseload, you will provide outpatient clinics, deliver structured education programmes and training to other health professionals, undertake domiciliary visits to patients in their own homes and have the opportunity to be a key part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
You will also be supported by an experienced team of community dietitians who hold regular peer support meetings and provide 1:1 supervision to facilitate clinical excellence and personal development. We actively participate in audit, student training and encourage research.
Main duties of the job
To be the Dietetic lead within the Community Diabetes Service to provide a specialist clinical Dietetic Service which contributes to the delivery of the diabetes specification within the well-established multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service in line with the strategic direction of the Service and Trust objectives.
You must be able to demonstrate skills and enthusiasm for working in a community setting. You will provide culturally competent and evidence-based personalised dietetic advice to the diverse community of Brent.
Weekend working would be required, dependent on service needs.
You will have the opportunity to undertake hybrid working as part of your role.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within a multi-professional framework and contribute to a first-class service through evidence-based clinical practice, management, education, audit and research.
- To provide specialist assessment and treatment of clients with Type 2 diabetes, liaise with other agencies and health professionals and maintain accurate clinical records.
- To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect service plans and work within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- To utilise project management skills and work in partnership with service users, community agencies and professionals to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate services provided.
- To lead on specific dietetic clinical standards, audit and/or research projects within the multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service to inform Clinical Governance strategy and service development.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within a multi-professional framework and contribute to a first-class service through evidence-based clinical practice, management, education, audit and research.
- To provide specialist assessment and treatment of clients with Type 2 diabetes, liaise with other agencies and health professionals and maintain accurate clinical records.
- To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect service plans and work within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- To utilise project management skills and work in partnership with service users, community agencies and professionals to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate services provided.
- To lead on specific dietetic clinical standards, audit and/or research projects within the multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service to inform Clinical Governance strategy and service development.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Degree in Dietetics
- oMembership of the British Dietetics Association
- Evidence of further study in specialist area e.g., Msc in Diabetes, Warwick Diabetes
- Course or significant experience
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetics Association Membership of Special Interest Group, e.g., DMEG
- Teacher/Training qualification
- Supervisory skills training
- Post registration training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Degree in Dietetics
- oMembership of the British Dietetics Association
- Evidence of further study in specialist area e.g., Msc in Diabetes, Warwick Diabetes
- Course or significant experience
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetics Association Membership of Special Interest Group, e.g., DMEG
- Teacher/Training qualification
- Supervisory skills training
- Post registration training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
