Band 7 - Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford
Band 7 - Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 5 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ef599fa94d1e409cb16f13190ea8f81a
Full Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Paediatric Dietitian with a special interest in Diabetes to join our friendly team on a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, until March 2026.
You will become part of a supportive team of three Paediatric Dietitians within a wider department of 17 dietitians, covering a range of specialisms including neonates, cystic fibrosis, allergy and gastroenterology.
The team provides dietetic input across inpatient and outpatient services at Watford General Hospital.
Current clinics run on Tuesdays at Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Fridays at Watford General Hospital.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in paediatric diabetes care within a dynamic and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will lead and continue to develop the Paediatric Diabetes service within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
You will contribute to specialist diabetes clinics, lead group education sessions, and act as a source of expertise for colleagues and patients alike.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact
