Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford Integrated Diabetes Team.

Working within the community setting within an established service, the post will have an emphasis on patient education, with the aim to develop in innovative ways, in addition to supporting clinic case loads and involvement with diabetes and technology.

The post holder will:

Support and develop a range of education programmes for patients with diabetes.

Work with patients who have a range of complex needs within the diabetes specialism.

Delivery and auditing of structured patient education programmes Management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Primary care of patients with diabetes

Assess and treat a caseload of patients and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

Support patients through several structured education programmes.

Contribute to the co-ordination of relevant education programmes and related clinical services alongside the Highly Specialist Dietitian.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will effectively deliver and, where appropriate, further update and develop education programmes for patients.

To audit current education programmes and, based on results, suggest and help implement service improvements.

To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

About us

Salfords Integrated diabetes service is an established team with an emphasis on patient care, empowerment and excellence. The successful post holder will be supported by an experienced and effective multi disciplinary team, working closely with Highly Specialist Dietitians and Diabetes Specialist nurses.

This is a unique opportunity to broaden your diabetes experience and working with an inspired and innovative service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Bsc Nutrition and Dietetics State Registration (HCPC)

Desirable

X-pert Trained BDA Member

Experience

Essential

Evidence of relevant Post Graduation Experience Experience of working within Diabetes Evidence of Delivering Group Education

Desirable

Experience of working autonomously Evidence of service development/audit

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate evidence of communication skills Patient and Professional Education Examples of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

CPD relating to diabetes

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