Diabetes Dietitian
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Job overview
This post would also be suitable for an experienced band 5 dietitian, who would like to progress to a band 6 diabetes dietitian. Training will be provided and on completion of competencies the post holder would progress to a band 6 position. This is expected to take 6-12 months dependent upon previous experience.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a diabetes dietitian to join the dietetic team at Hereford County Hospital. The dietetic team comprises of 16 dietitians and 4 dietetic assistants.
The diabetes dietitians work closely with the wider diabetes MDT to provide 1:1 and group education/ promote self-management to patients with all types of diabetes across Herefordshire. Specialist services include antenatal service, insulin pump clinics and young adult clinics.
Post-registration experience in diabetes is desirable for this post however training can be provided. You will be supported in your role by the Band 7 diabetes dietitians.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for running face to face and virtual outpatient clinics + structured education groups - treating all types of diabetes; with treatments for diabetes including HCL and insulin pump therapy. The caseload will include some paediatric diabetes and transition age groups in addition to adult patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of the post please see attached job description and person specification.