We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with experience of Diabetes to work for Central London Community Healthcare Trust. You will be expected to cover across boroughs in Central London, Hammersmith & Fulham, and West London.

The post is for 1 year to cover a fixed term/ secondment. The role is based in a friendly community with great transport access. The ideal candidate will have an expert understanding of dietetic practices.

The successful candidate should have good knowledge of type 2 diabetes and will take responsibility for the delivery and ongoing development of a specialist dietetic service to complex patients in clinics made up of one to one and group education sessions as well as providing dietetic support. You will be involved in audit, service evaluation and will have the opportunity for ongoing CPD. You must have the ability to work as part of a team and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to bring it to our attention by contacting our dietetics team. We can then give you the appropriate support for your needs during this process and in the work place.

Main duties of the job

To provide dietetic assessment and treatment to clients with diabetes within the Inner London Boroughs in a variety of settings, including clinics, groups and client homes.

To be responsible for organising own clinical workload and administrative tasks, and to be flexible to the needs of the service as indicated by the clinical lead/line manager.

To initiate and participate in clinical governance activities across the CLCH diabetes service, and to collect and record output to indicate service improvement

To act as a source of expertise to key partners and other health professionals.

To ensure primary health care teams and non-NHS organisations have access to up to date nutritional information through the development of education and training materials and sessions

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)Registration

Desirable

• Membership of the British Dietetics Association
• Member of diabetes special interest group
• Evidence of other post registration education and training in diabetes management

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in a range of clinical areas including diabetes, weight management, cardiovascular disease.
• Experience and knowledge in the collection and recording of outcome measures.
• Experience in contributing to policy, procedures, guidelines and clinical standards development
• Experience in conducting clinical audits and / or research

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
• Good IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel.
• Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to work with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines and deal with work pressures

Key Attributes

Essential

• Personally and professionally responsible
• Able to self motivate
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and reliable
• Able to work outside core hours

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Lisson Grove Health Centre

Gareforth Street

London

NW8 8EG

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