SENIOR SPECIALIST DIETITIAN

Main area: Dietetic & Nutrition. Grade: NHS AfC Band 7. Contract: 12 months fixed term. Full time Part time Flexible working Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday – Friday day times). Job ref: 358-7425020-CSI. Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Employer type: NHS. Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Town: Leicester. Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 pro rata, Salary period: yearly. Closing: 04/12/2025 23:59. SENIOR SPECIALIST DIETITIAN (PAEDIATRIC DIABETES) NHS AfC: Band 7 AI tools like chatbots and virtual assistants can support you as you complete your application. For example, they can check for spelling or grammar errors, or help you to decide what to include. But they shouldn’t replace your own responses or be used to write the application for you. Relying too much on AI can negatively impact your chances of success, because automatically generated answers: might not be specific or relevant enough to address the criteria in the recruitment profile often seem generic and not personalised enough – an AI response won’t show your unique voice and perspective could misrepresent information about you, such as your qualifications, skills and experience We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Job overview An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a motivated Dietitian with an interest and knowledge in paediatric diabetes We are looking for a Dietitian working in paediatrics and/or diabetes who is interested in providing a specialist dietetic service to children and young adults with diabetes. A principle focus of this fixed term post will be to implement a quality improvement project to establish the role of a Dietitian as an educator within the team, given the rapidly evolving nature of paediatric diabetes. In addition, the post holder will develop and roll out a structured education programme targeting children with type 2 diabetes and their families. You will be a core and valued member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working alongside another highly experienced paediatric Diabetes Dietitian. Depending on your experience to date, we will support you with training in paediatric diabetes, including up skilling in various diabetes technologies such as hybrid closed loop pumps. As the nature of paediatric diabetes and the role of a Dietitian in this field continues to progress, working within this MDT offers many exciting CPD and learning opportunities. The team recently won a special recognition award for valuing equality, diversity and inclusion and have been nominated for numerous other awards at local and national level. Take a look on X @CYPD_UHL Main duties of the job Reviewing paediatric inpatients with diabetes on the Children’s Hospital wards/units including newly diagnosed patients Undertaking weekly Consultant Paediatrician led MDT clinics at Leicester Royal Infirmary Undertaking monthly Consultant Paediatrician led MDT clinics in some of our Community Hospitals across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Participating in weekly MDT, including chairing where needed Undertaking a monthly MDT Young Adult Clinic providing transitional care Opportunity to achieve extended scope role status to independently adjust insulin regimes and/or non‑medical prescribing status Educating patients on latest diabetes technologies (insulin pumps and continuous glucose sensors and following patients up as required) Leading on patient structured education programmes, including developing and rolling out a programme for type 2 diabetes Undertake home, nursery and school visits as indicated Input and support the local Leicestershire family diabetes support group Develop patient information and clinical guidelines Contribute to local and national research projects as part of the MDT Actively partake in regional QI projects as part of the Children’s and Young Peoples Diabetes Network Working for our organisation Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030). We have four primary goals: high‑quality care for all being a great place to work partnerships for impact research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate we are proud we are inclusive we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Detailed job description and main responsibilities To be responsible for the development and provision of a high quality, evidence based, effective nutrition and dietetic service, for children and young adults with diabetes and varying degrees of complexity To support their parents and carers through structured education To work as part of the Dietetic and Nutrition Service and the Children’s Clinical Management Group in LRI without direct supervision, whilst exercising a large degree of autonomy in an extended scope role To provide an expert specialist Dietetic and Nutrition Service to children and young adults with diabetes and their families and carers whilst under the care of Consultant Paediatric Diabetologists The post holder will also provide continuity of care across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland healthcare community To act as an expert resource on paediatric diabetes diet therapy and advise other dietitians and health care professionals on nutrition and dietetic matters (local, national and international) Person specification Qualifications A four‑year Undergraduate or Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or similar non‑UK qualification HCPC Registration Completion of a Clinical Teaching Skills Course Evidence of having completed an Accredited course or equivalent level of professional experience at Masters Level in evidence based diabetes and/or paediatric dietetics Completion of an Advanced Clinical Supervisory Skills Course Completion of BDA Paediatric Masters Module(s) Experience Dietetic experience in a varied dietetic environment Has developed expert practice in paediatric dietetics to include different ways of caseload management and delivering services Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (eg. keeps a professional portfolio, professional involvement in clinical research) Is able to demonstrate ability to initiate and complete quality improvement projects leading to improved patient care Previous involvement with the pre‑registration practice training for Dietitians Has good knowledge of national strategies and clinical evidence related to paediatric diabetes Previous experience of line management or co‑ordination of clinical supervision or providing coaching / mentoring role Knowledge or experience of current diabetes management technology Communication Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Evidence of leadership skills Has a good understanding of team work and how this can be used to improve patient care and able to provide examples of own experience in this Able to liaise with professionals at all levels and can demonstrate a role in influencing multi‑professional practice Is aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on both own professional practice and others Has undertaken post‑registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing Additional Information Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. The Trust will pay for the Disclosure & Barring Service check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre‑employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre‑employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid‑19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr