About this role
Job summary
Are you keen to work in a specialist role within the diabetes team here in Harrogate. This post gives the opportunity to build on your experience of dietetic management of people with Diabetes.
Due to a maternity leave within the dietetic department we have an exciting opportunity for a part- time ( 0.75WTE) Specialist Dietitian to join our team for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of the Diabetes service, supporting consultant clinics, delivering structured education and outpatient dietetics clinics.
This post is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience and knowledge base in delivering education and working as part of the Diabetes MDT. The post holder will also support work to other departmental projects, audits and supervision.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Harrogate Nutrition and Dietetics service is an enthusiastic, empowered, inclusive team that supports and lives the Trust's values. We welcome dietetic students on A, B and C placements largely from Leeds Beckett university and the successful post-holder will be expected to take part in pre-registration training.
For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised degree or post graduate qualification in Human Nutrition & Dietetics UK Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council for minimum of 1 year Member of the British Dietetic Association or other professional indemnity insurance
Experience Essential
Minimum 1 year post qualification dietetic experience in a healthcare setting 6 months post graduate experience of diabetes Experience of delivering patient education
Desirable
Involvement in audit / research activities DAFNE trained Knowledge of national strategies and evidence based practice related to diabetes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)