Diabetes Dietitian (Band 6), Full Time, Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity as we have created a new band 6 dietitian role in the Integrated Diabetes Service to work alongside the Band 7 dietitians. The Integrated Diabetes Service is an established team providing high-quality specialist multidisciplinary diabetes management for adults in Croydon.
The team comprises dietitians, psychologists, a dietetic assistant (new role), service coordinator, and administrator. The post will be an integral part of the wider Dietetic team. You will be an integral part of developing and evolving the Integrated Diabetes Service.
We aim to reflect the lifestyle and culture of Croydon's communities and provide an equitable service to all participants irrespective of age, identity, socioeconomic status, disability, health needs, or ethnic or cultural background. You will contribute to, and develop, policy and treatment pathways for people who need to change lifestyle behaviours in order to facilitate better diabetes management. As such, group and 1-1 sessions will be provided from a range of community venues across the borough, as well as remotely, e.g., via MS Teams.
If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact: Sudhashnie (Sue) Ganeshalingam, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian at Sudhashnie.ganeshalingam@nhs.net or 07741839882 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist tailored dietetic support for persons with obesity who have complex medical comorbidities and needs and are residents of the borough of Croydon. The post holder will: Be an integral part of a high-quality specialist multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service for adults registered with a Croydon GP. Act as a link between primary and secondary care diabetes service. Be a source of specialist knowledge and support, working with community and acute health care professionals through one-to-ones, groups, and joint clinics. Support the nutritional management of diabetes and actively participate in dietetic student training and gestational diabetes education groups. Deliver diabetes education for persons with diabetes, for example, DESMOND, carb counting. Provide an equitable and inclusive service that is flexible and supports a person-centred approach. Be responsible for line management of Band 3 Diabetes Dietetic Assistant. About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres, and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals, and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to the hospital. Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation, and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for details of main responsibilities and person specifications. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics Current HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Obesity Specialist Group Post reg BDA specialist interest Group validated course Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds e.g., via advocacy/interpreters Ability to present complex information to large groups or staff and patients Ability to provide specialist advice concerning the care of patients Ability to take initiative Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines Teaching/presentation skills/group facilitation Time management Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of self-directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD Postgraduate experience working in the NHS acute/community Services Experience of delivering training at various levels Dietetic student training/student assessment experience/training programme development Experience of audit and measurement of dietetic outcomes Experience of working with patients from a wide variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Previous experience of delivering group and 1-1 education Experience of working within an MDT Experience of telephone and virtual consultations Experience of using EMIS system Experience of working within a weight management setting Knowledge of management of patients with obesity and weight management issues Other Requirements
Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and sit for prolonged periods Able to perform admin duties effectively with minimal supervision Able to travel independently Able to work occasionally at evenings and weekends Confident Self-motivated Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant colleagues Flexible, adaptable, and creative Full clean UK driving license and access to own transport 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. £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata Inc. HCAS (Outer)
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The post holder will provide specialist tailored dietetic support for persons with obesity who have complex medical comorbidities and needs and are residents of the borough of Croydon. The post holder will: Be an integral part of a high-quality specialist multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service for adults registered with a Croydon GP. Act as a link between primary and secondary care diabetes service. Be a source of specialist knowledge and support, working with community and acute health care professionals through one-to-ones, groups, and joint clinics. Support the nutritional management of diabetes and actively participate in dietetic student training and gestational diabetes education groups. Deliver diabetes education for persons with diabetes, for example, DESMOND, carb counting. Provide an equitable and inclusive service that is flexible and supports a person-centred approach. Be responsible for line management of Band 3 Diabetes Dietetic Assistant. About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres, and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals, and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to the hospital. Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation, and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for details of main responsibilities and person specifications. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics Current HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Obesity Specialist Group Post reg BDA specialist interest Group validated course Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds e.g., via advocacy/interpreters Ability to present complex information to large groups or staff and patients Ability to provide specialist advice concerning the care of patients Ability to take initiative Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines Teaching/presentation skills/group facilitation Time management Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of self-directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD Postgraduate experience working in the NHS acute/community Services Experience of delivering training at various levels Dietetic student training/student assessment experience/training programme development Experience of audit and measurement of dietetic outcomes Experience of working with patients from a wide variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Previous experience of delivering group and 1-1 education Experience of working within an MDT Experience of telephone and virtual consultations Experience of using EMIS system Experience of working within a weight management setting Knowledge of management of patients with obesity and weight management issues Other Requirements
Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and sit for prolonged periods Able to perform admin duties effectively with minimal supervision Able to travel independently Able to work occasionally at evenings and weekends Confident Self-motivated Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant colleagues Flexible, adaptable, and creative Full clean UK driving license and access to own transport 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. £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata Inc. HCAS (Outer)
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