This is a great time to join our service as we expand to meet the increasing demand of people with diabetes accessing technology to better manage their condition. Dietitians are uniquely placed to input into this journey providing specialist interventions to help grow and improve our existing pump service.
Once in post we will support you to develop specialist skills in group education, advanced communication, and practical support for the provision of insulin pump therapy as part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. You will be working with people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes and will have opportunities to input into several MDT clinics for example pump clinics, antenatal, and transition services.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of the Dietetic service for patients living with diabetes. This will involve providing specialist dietetic patient care in various MDT clinics, dietetic led clinics, and structured group education sessions through face-to-face contact with some use of digital platforms and telephone contact, across sites within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.
You will be supported by very experienced Senior Diabetes Dietitians and the highly experienced wider MDT.
About us
You will be working in a progressive, friendly and supportive Diabetes Teams across Somerset Foundation Trust. At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset?
Somerset offers the perfect blend of
idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty , and
breathtaking coastlines , with vibrant cities like
Bristol ,
Bath , and
Exeter
just a short drive away - and only two hours to
London .
The region is home to excellent
educational facilities , and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all
- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registered dietitian
Experience
Essential
Varied Post registration experience
Desirable
NHS acute hospital experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
Evidence of advanced communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Evidence of emerging leadership skills
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address
Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA
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