An exciting opportunity has arisen for a diabetes dietitian to join the dietetic team at Hereford County Hospital. The dietetic team comprises of 16 dietitians and 4 dietetic assistants.
The diabetes dietitians work closely with the wider diabetes MDT to provide 1:1 and group education/promote self-management to patients with diabetes type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes across Herefordshire. Specialist services include antenatal service, insulin pump clinics and young adult clinics.
Post-registration experience in diabetes is desirable for this post; however, training can be provided. You will be supported in your role by the Band 7 diabetes dietitians.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for running face-to-face and virtual outpatient clinics and structured education groups, treating all types of diabetes; with treatments for diabetes including HCL and insulin pump therapy. The caseload will include some paediatric diabetes and transition age groups in addition to adult patients.
Job responsibilities For more detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of the post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications
BSc / MSc / PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics
Current HCPC registration
BDA member
Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent knowledge of Diabetes and its treatments
Communication, motivation, and negotiation skills
Able to plan and prioritise own workload
Good presentation and teaching skills
Experience
Experience of working with patients with diabetes
Experience of working with patients using insulin pumps and new technologies
Experience of MDT working
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.
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The diabetes dietitians work closely with the wider diabetes MDT to provide 1:1 and group education/promote self-management to patients with diabetes type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes across Herefordshire. Specialist services include antenatal service, insulin pump clinics and young adult clinics.
Post-registration experience in diabetes is desirable for this post; however, training can be provided. You will be supported in your role by the Band 7 diabetes dietitians.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for running face-to-face and virtual outpatient clinics and structured education groups, treating all types of diabetes; with treatments for diabetes including HCL and insulin pump therapy. The caseload will include some paediatric diabetes and transition age groups in addition to adult patients.
Job responsibilities For more detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of the post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications
BSc / MSc / PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics
Current HCPC registration
BDA member
Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent knowledge of Diabetes and its treatments
Communication, motivation, and negotiation skills
Able to plan and prioritise own workload
Good presentation and teaching skills
Experience
Experience of working with patients with diabetes
Experience of working with patients using insulin pumps and new technologies
Experience of MDT working
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.
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