Job summary
CLCH are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian to join our specialist Type 2 Diabetes community team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an established multidisciplinary diabetes service, working alongside specialist dietitians, specialist nurses, doctors, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff in a supportive and collaborative environment.
In this varied and rewarding position, you will provide specialist dietetic support to individuals living with Type 2 Diabetes across community settings, including GP practices, health centres, and sometimes client homes.
You will be working across inner London boroughs, primarily based in Chelsea & Kensington, with the expectation to cover Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster as needed.
Main duties of the job
Your key responsibilities will include:
- One-on-one dietetic counselling for people with Type 2 Diabetes
- Delivering structured group education sessions, where appropriate
- Engaging in audits, service evaluation, and CPD activities to support professional growth
- To apply developed communication, negotiation and counselling skills to empower patients to achieve long term lifestyle and behavioural changes
- To participate in multi-disciplinary / multi-agency collaborative MDT meetings
- To be responsible for complying with legal and professional confidentiality guidelines at all times.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetics Association
- Member of Diabetes Special Interest Group
- Evidence of post registration education and training in diabetes management
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a range of clinical areas including diabetes, weight management, cardiovascular disease
- Experience and knowledge in the collection and recording of outcome measures
- Experience in contributing to policy, procedures, guidelines and clinical standards development
- Experience in using behaviour change techniques
- Experience in conducting audits and / or research
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skilled in the assessment and treatment of clients with nutrition related disease, and ability to apply core dietetic skills across a range of clinical conditions
- Excellent group education skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Good IT skills - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable
- Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines and deal with work pressures
- Able to work outside core hours
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics
- Health Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetics Association
- Member of Diabetes Special Interest Group
- Evidence of post registration education and training in diabetes management
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a range of clinical areas including diabetes, weight management, cardiovascular disease
- Experience and knowledge in the collection and recording of outcome measures
- Experience in contributing to policy, procedures, guidelines and clinical standards development
- Experience in using behaviour change techniques
- Experience in conducting audits and / or research
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skilled in the assessment and treatment of clients with nutrition related disease, and ability to apply core dietetic skills across a range of clinical conditions
- Excellent group education skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Good IT skills - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable
- Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines and deal with work pressures
- Able to work outside core hours
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).
