An exciting new post has arisen for an experienced Diabetes Dietitian to join our team. The post holder will be required to develop the Gestational Diabetes service along with the post-natal service. The post holder will need to provide expert guidance and advice to patients and work closely with the Multi-disciplinary Team.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a specialist, effective, flexible clinical dietetic service to the Maternity Diabetes Service at UHP. This includes antenatal and postnatal care. The post will cover mostly outpatient work, however ward reviews will be done for maternity patients requiring input.
2. To lead and develop the GDM service to include MDT clinics and delivery of education for those diagnosed in pregnancy work alongside the diabetes specialist midwife, diabetes specialist nurse, diabetologists and obstetric consultants in the GDM and pre-existing diabetes service.
3. Develop a post-natal service/clinic/group for patients with diabetes in pregnancy/pre-existing diabetes to provide specific nutritional education and support.
4. To provide expert guidance and advice to other members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within Maternity and Antenatal.
5. The post holder will undertake research and audit on a regular basis to ensure that practice is evidence based.
6. To lead service development within own clinical area and contribute to the day to day running and development of the dietetic service through the promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence-based practice and current research.
7. To provide leadership for the dietetic service within Maternity and Antenatal Diabetes service.
8. To plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the dietetic service.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Job description
To provide expert Dietetic advice to patients and the multidisciplinary team. To plan, deliver and audit the Dietetic service provided. Please see full Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
* Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience of working with diabetes technology
* Demonstrable experience of delivering training
* Evidence of working in an MDT
* Experience of working autonomously within an MDT taking a lead dietetic role
Desirable
* Post graduate teaching & training in cognitive behavioural therapy, further education
* Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
Attitude and motivation
Essential
* Team working
* Leadership
* Empathetic and reliable
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Derriford Hospital
Level 7 Dietetics, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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