Specialist Dietitian Diabetes

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Band 5 Dietitians to work within the specialist Diabetes Service in North Cumbria. The post holders will be key members of the specialist multi-disciplinary team and provide a clinical dietetic service to patient’s both individually and in a group setting.

We have 1 vacancy in The Cumberland Infirmary and 1 Vacancy in The West Cumberland Hospital.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitians with excellent communication and team working skills. Experience of MDT working is essential and working within weight management and diabetes is desirable. You would be expected to input into the weekly MDT and provide nutritional education to the core patient group as well as see patients for individual intervention where appropriate.

Diabetes experience/knowledge isn't essential. Applications from those with an interest and a willingness to learn will be considered.
- Provide a comprehensive clinical and educational dietetic service within the North Cumbria Diabetes Service in North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).
- To work with other professionals in the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a screening and case management service that identifies, with eligible service users, the best treatment journey for them and continues for up to 12 months as needed.
- To act as a specialist source of advice and expertise, in the nutritional management of patients with obesity and complex needs.
- To contribute to the specialist interventions (e.g. behavioural, dietetic, pharmacological etc.) to support weight management, meet client needs and achieve service outcomes.
- To work with statutory services to support eligible service users into existing community and voluntary sector support for diet, lifestyle, and physical activity.
- To contribute to a service that is equitable and accessible by clients who wish to access it.
- To contribute to the provision of robust quality assurance systems at all levels of the Service.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicyfor eligible vacancies?

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
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