Senior Dietitian - Antenatal Diabetes
Division:
Cancer and Core Clinical Services Care Group:
Diagnostics & Therapies Band:
6 Salary:
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata Please note this role is Fixed term/Secondment for 6 months We are recruiting for a Senior Dietitian who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the
Best of Care by the Best People
and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Antenatal Diabetes Service. To educate members of the Medical team, Midwifery staff, Student Midwives, Maternity Support Workers, and other healthcare professionals as relevant to the role. Develop and support education of the dietetic team in gestational diabetes. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. Our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. BEST values: B old E very person counts S haring and open T ogether Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families, including the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including responsibility for an allocated patient caseload/workload. To work as part of the Antenatal Diabetes Service, providing education to women and their support network about gestational diabetes dietary management using health promotion techniques. To undertake individual assessments of patients with more complex presentations using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes. To deliver individualised dietetic treatment programmes using a broad range of skills in individual and group settings. To continually reassess patients' progress, adapting treatment plans accordingly, and developing discharge plans. To refer patients appropriately to other healthcare services according to protocol, providing timely and detailed information to allow continuity of care. To communicate effectively with patients, their support network, and other healthcare professionals using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools, share findings, agree treatment plans, progress nutrition, provide advice and teaching. This will include patients with communication and comprehension difficulties and those who may be unable to accept their diagnosis. You will also be required to work with a diverse and multi-cultural population. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Current Health Professions Council registration Member of British Dietetic Association, ideally including relevant specialist group Knowledge Essential To undertake individual assessments of patients with gestational, type 1 or type 2 diabetes and those with more complex presentations using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the issues involved with working in a busy acute setting. Knowledge and application of dietary recommendations in antenatal diabetes, preferably with experience of carbohydrate counting. Experience Essential Experience of supervising Dietetic Students. Experience of responding to demand, prioritising work, and managing a caseload in a fast-moving environment. Experience of managing patients within an MDT setting. Skills Essential Able to communicate clearly with other team members and patients/carers in challenging situations. Ability to develop and prepare dietetic resources. Values Based Question Essential Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome. Employer details Employer name:
Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Rd, Gillingham, ME7 5NY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Cancer and Core Clinical Services Care Group:
Diagnostics & Therapies Band:
6 Salary:
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata Please note this role is Fixed term/Secondment for 6 months We are recruiting for a Senior Dietitian who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the
Best of Care by the Best People
and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Antenatal Diabetes Service. To educate members of the Medical team, Midwifery staff, Student Midwives, Maternity Support Workers, and other healthcare professionals as relevant to the role. Develop and support education of the dietetic team in gestational diabetes. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. Our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. BEST values: B old E very person counts S haring and open T ogether Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families, including the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including responsibility for an allocated patient caseload/workload. To work as part of the Antenatal Diabetes Service, providing education to women and their support network about gestational diabetes dietary management using health promotion techniques. To undertake individual assessments of patients with more complex presentations using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes. To deliver individualised dietetic treatment programmes using a broad range of skills in individual and group settings. To continually reassess patients' progress, adapting treatment plans accordingly, and developing discharge plans. To refer patients appropriately to other healthcare services according to protocol, providing timely and detailed information to allow continuity of care. To communicate effectively with patients, their support network, and other healthcare professionals using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools, share findings, agree treatment plans, progress nutrition, provide advice and teaching. This will include patients with communication and comprehension difficulties and those who may be unable to accept their diagnosis. You will also be required to work with a diverse and multi-cultural population. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Current Health Professions Council registration Member of British Dietetic Association, ideally including relevant specialist group Knowledge Essential To undertake individual assessments of patients with gestational, type 1 or type 2 diabetes and those with more complex presentations using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the issues involved with working in a busy acute setting. Knowledge and application of dietary recommendations in antenatal diabetes, preferably with experience of carbohydrate counting. Experience Essential Experience of supervising Dietetic Students. Experience of responding to demand, prioritising work, and managing a caseload in a fast-moving environment. Experience of managing patients within an MDT setting. Skills Essential Able to communicate clearly with other team members and patients/carers in challenging situations. Ability to develop and prepare dietetic resources. Values Based Question Essential Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome. Employer details Employer name:
Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Rd, Gillingham, ME7 5NY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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