King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced diabetes dietitian to join our team at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and Orpington Hospital, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The dietetic service provided by this position is part of the growing diabetes service within the Trust, covering both inpatients and innovative outpatient clinics. Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide comprehensive clinical support and dietetic advice to patients with diabetes. The post holder will work within a diabetes multidisciplinary team including doctors, specialist nurses, podiatrists, and pharmacists to provide high standards of care for inpatients, both newly diagnosed or with existing diabetes. They will also provide support for patients with diabetes on enteral and parenteral feeding. In the outpatient setting, the post holder will review patients to provide newly diagnosed diabetes education, help with diabetes optimisation pre-operatively, and prior to undergoing cancer treatment/investigations. The post holder will also provide outpatient and group education cover for the antenatal diabetes dietitian. The post holder will have extensive diabetes specialist dietetic experience, ideally with knowledge of DAFNE principles and experience with managing diabetes technology, including insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. Excellent communication, organisation, and team working skills are essential. About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year, and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste, and pollution wherever possible. Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To work with the dietetic and multidisciplinary diabetes teams to formulate and deliver individual diabetes dietetic and education treatment plans for patients based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, critical thinking, reasoning skills, and knowledge of a wide range of dietetic treatments. To act as an expert resource involved in the development and provision of evidence-based dietetic diabetes nutrition services. To provide high-quality specialist clinical advice and educational support to others involved in providing care for people with diabetes in the local community. Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of the main job responsibilities. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Knowledge & Experience
Previous dietetic experience within Diabetes services including management of enteral feeds Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning e.g. Diabetes module Experience of multidisciplinary team working Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) trained Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) experience and or training Good oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds Presentation skills and ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups Clinically competent to give specialist advice, treatment, and dietary counselling to support behaviour changes, in adults and their carers with diverse healthcare needs Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and leading on service change Motivational interviewing and counselling skills Evidence of development of clinical guidelines and protocols Personal Attributes
Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines Self-motivated Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders 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. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced diabetes dietitian to join our team at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and Orpington Hospital, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The dietetic service provided by this position is part of the growing diabetes service within the Trust, covering both inpatients and innovative outpatient clinics. Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide comprehensive clinical support and dietetic advice to patients with diabetes. The post holder will work within a diabetes multidisciplinary team including doctors, specialist nurses, podiatrists, and pharmacists to provide high standards of care for inpatients, both newly diagnosed or with existing diabetes. They will also provide support for patients with diabetes on enteral and parenteral feeding. In the outpatient setting, the post holder will review patients to provide newly diagnosed diabetes education, help with diabetes optimisation pre-operatively, and prior to undergoing cancer treatment/investigations. The post holder will also provide outpatient and group education cover for the antenatal diabetes dietitian. The post holder will have extensive diabetes specialist dietetic experience, ideally with knowledge of DAFNE principles and experience with managing diabetes technology, including insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. Excellent communication, organisation, and team working skills are essential. About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year, and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste, and pollution wherever possible. Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work in compliance with the ethical code of practice set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To work with the dietetic and multidisciplinary diabetes teams to formulate and deliver individual diabetes dietetic and education treatment plans for patients based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, critical thinking, reasoning skills, and knowledge of a wide range of dietetic treatments. To act as an expert resource involved in the development and provision of evidence-based dietetic diabetes nutrition services. To provide high-quality specialist clinical advice and educational support to others involved in providing care for people with diabetes in the local community. Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of the main job responsibilities. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
BSc/ Post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Knowledge & Experience
Previous dietetic experience within Diabetes services including management of enteral feeds Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by evidence of post registration courses and experiential learning e.g. Diabetes module Experience of multidisciplinary team working Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) trained Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) experience and or training Good oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds Presentation skills and ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups Clinically competent to give specialist advice, treatment, and dietary counselling to support behaviour changes, in adults and their carers with diverse healthcare needs Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and leading on service change Motivational interviewing and counselling skills Evidence of development of clinical guidelines and protocols Personal Attributes
Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines Self-motivated Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders 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. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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