Are you an enthusiastic dietitian with a genuine passion for working with people with diabetes? If so we have an exciting opportunity for you! Due to successful promotion of the current post holder within our team we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian to join our dynamic team of specialist and highly specialist diabetes dietitians delivering high quality, innovative services across the city. Our team offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience predominantly in the area of diabetes both in multidisciplinary primary care clinics and structured patient education sessions along with other health education and health promotion events supported by specialist/highly specialist dietitians.
Bradford's Nutrition & Dietetic Service comprises of a team of over 70 Dietitians working in Acute, Community and Primary Care settings, supported by an excellent clerical team with good IT facilities. Professional Development opportunities exist within the Dietetic Department and Clinical Effectiveness, Audit and Professional Standards are given high priority. The Department takes 'B' and 'C' Placement dietetic students.
Bradford is a vibrant, diverse, multicultural city with a wide range of entertainment and leisure activities available locally. There are good road/rail networks to Leeds and the M62 corridor, with easy access to the Yorkshire Dales and the South Pennines.
Main duties of the job
The service is delivered across the district in a variety of locations and includes home visits and flexibility is essential. The post holder will require excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working skills. Work areas may change so applicants do need to be flexible. Applicants should be HPC registered dietitians who have relevant dietetic post registration experience, and should be a car driver with access to a car.
A passion and enthusiasm for the area of diabetes is essential. Appropriate training will be given.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A& E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description document for the post of Diabetes Dietitian for a full job description and a full list of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Comprehensive undergraduate clinical experience
* Recent clinical experience.
Desirable
* Post registration dietetic experience working in either a hospital or community setting
* Teaching and Training experience
* Experience of community / voluntary groups (not necessarily in dietetic capacity).
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Nutrition / Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
* Registered Dietitian with HCPC
Skills
Essential
* Good written skills
* Good organisation skills
Desirable
* Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
* Competent in Core Areas of Dietetic Practice
Desirable
* Any Asian language
* Awareness of responsibility for own CPD
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ST Lukes Hospital
Little Horton Lane
Bradford
BD5 0NA
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