Specialist Diabetes Dietitian (Band 6) in Leeds

Wouldyou like to work in one of the largest teaching Hospitals in the UK?

Weare pleased to be advertising an exciting opportunity for a permanent (1.0WTE (37.5 hours / week)) Specialist Diabetes Dietitian (Band 6) based in theManny Cussins Diabetes Centre at St Jamess Hospital at Leeds TeachingHospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).

Thisdietetic role is embedded within the Diabetes Service multidisciplinary team(MDT) and within our large and friendly dietetic service.

Weare looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with excellentcommunication and team working skills to work as an integral member of ourteam.

Forfurther information please contact Gillian Williams (Clinical DieteticManager): Gillian.Williams16@nhs.net or Charlotte Savory (Senior SpecialistDiabetes Dietitian) - charlotte.savory2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

TheLTHT Diabetes service provides care for adult patients predominately withType 1 Diabetes and includes sub speciality areas of Young Adults, insulinpump therapy, a pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes antenatalservice, delivery of DAFNE education and an inpatient service.

Youwill be responsible for a busy clinical caseload covering both inpatients andoutpatients. Clinical experience of the dietetic management of patients withDiabetes would be an advantage.

Thereare also opportunities to be involved in departmental and MDT qualityimprovement initiatives/ working groups, in the planning and delivery ofnutritional education to health care professionals and to contribute toservice development initiatives.

Aspart of this role, you will contribute to the supervision and placementprovision for A, B and C Dietetic learners and Apprentice Dietitians.

Onceestablished in the role there is scope for some remote working opportunities(subject to service needs).

About us

Wehave a strong focus on investing in the professional development of our team.We lead the way in providing training and career development opportunities inevery department and at every level of our organisation.

TheNutrition and Dietetic department has a very strong ethos for promotinghealth and well-being in the workplace with health and well-being championsembedded in teams. We are proud of ourinclusive and welcoming environment and we regularly celebrate successes andarrange team social events. TheNutrition and Dietetic department is also supportive of flexible workingarrangements.

Leedsis a diverse and multicultural city and has many benefits, including goodtransport links and convenient access to entertainment, events and leisurefacilities for all ages and interests.

OurLTHT values are that we are patient-centred, empowered, collaborative, fairand accountable.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying \'at risk\'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

JOBPURPOSE

Toprovide part of a professional Nutrition and Dietetic care service within a

Specialistarea. This includes advice to in-patients, out-patients, all healthcare staffand participation in the training of student dietitians. Shows initiative inassisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the ClinicalDietetic Manager in the day to day management of the department.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS

Thepost holder will:

3.1 Manage own case load to a level agreedwith supervisor/line manager.

3.2 Be involved in the provision of educationand training to healthcare staff,patients, care providers and students.

3.3 Be a key member of themultidisciplinary care team to provide integrated dietetic care.

3.4 Shows initiative in assisting andsupporting the senior specialistdietitians and the chief dietitian in the day to day management of thedepartment.

3.5Deliver training to healthcare staff, dietitians and students.

3.6 Be an active member of the out of hoursservice.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

5.2 HCPC Registration as a dietitian

5.3 Experience of working within a Dieteticrole within a healthcare setting

5.4 Willing to undergo any training asrequired to enable performance in the job.

5.5 Awareness of current issues inspecialised areas of dietetics.

5.6 Able to work within a team, demonstrateinitiative, confidence and excellent time management and organisationalskills.

5.7 Good written, oral and interpersonalcommunication skills.

5.8 Good presentation skills in deliveringtraining to large multidisciplinary groups of staff or members of the public(this may involve groups of more than 50 people).

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working as a dietitian within a healthcare setting
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Dietetic management of patients with Diabetes
• Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
• Experience of delivering structured Diabetes education programmes (e.g DAFNE, DESMOND)

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Dietitian, please provide registration number
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change Training

Skills & behaviours

• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.
• Demonstrate teamworking skills
• Demonstrate care and compassion when working with others.
• Able to provide an example of innovative practice (using own initiative)
• Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
• Demonstrate good workload management and organisational skills.
• Experience of developing and delivering nutritional education or training
• Demonstrate motivational interviewing skills

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.