Diabetes specialist dietitian

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:
+ is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC;
+ is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
+ is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
+ offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
+ and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?
Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you., We welcome applications from both experienced diabetes dietitians, as well as those looking to develop into the ever-changing world of diabetes care. The post holder will work very closely with other members of the diabetes specialist team, to provide specialist dietetic assessment, review and care plans to patients in the community with diabetes.
They will manage a caseload of patients- assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating dietetic interventions and modifying as necessary via a plan of care.
The role will also involve offering expert advice to health care professionals throughout Medway working closely with other teams within Medway Community Healthcare and Medway Acute NHS Trust.
The post holder will also contribute to the strategic planning and delivery of the multidisciplinary Community Diabetes Service, in line with the strategic direction of the Service, organisational and national objectives, as well as engaging with and working alongside local engagement projects e.g. support groups and Diabetes champions according to NICE guidelines
To ensure that dietetic aspects of the service are culturally appropriate for people with diabetes and those at high risk of developing diabetes
To help develop and participate in the delivery of structured education courses for those living with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, delivering evidence based clinical care for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in groups and 1:1 setting, To nutritionally assess patients with diabetes by interpreting biochemical, clinical and dietary data whilst considering the patients social circumstances, prognosis and treatment.
Be able to make appropriate referral to other professional, charities or support groups.
Adhere to infection control recommendations to provide safety for patients and self.
To contribute to the development of the team and service provision.
To comply with organisational, departmental and the organisations policies and procedures.
To collect and submit all data and statistics as required in a timely and accurate manner.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 week of the closing date; no discourtesy is intended in not contacting you if your application is rejected.
When completing your application, please include the email addresses and contact telephone numbers for your referees; your referees should be your line managers / course tutors for the last 3 years.
MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH. We are positive about disability and we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

+ Are you a registered dietitian already working with people with diabetes, or would like to specialise within this field?
+ Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and sound clinical assessment
skills?
+ Do you have the confidence to work alone, putting the patient at the heart of what you do; and to get involved within a multi-disciplinary team?
+ Are you passionate about supporting patients holistically and working as part of team to support those with diabetes?
+ Hours available between three and five days per week.
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!, + Experience of inter-professional working
+ Relevant experience of working in a related medical setting
+ Experience of undertaking advanced clinical assessments
+ BSc (Hons)/Post Graduate Diploma Nutrition and Dietetics
+ Membership of the British Dietetic Association
+ Current State Registration
+ Broad base of clinical experience with a specific interest in Diabetes
+ Awareness of professional issues in the NHS and Primary Care
+ Articulate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Evidence of professional development
+ Ability to access diverse sites in a timely manner.
To act as a resource and educator for patients, carers, families, team members, GP's and other professionals within the MDT to provide and advise on evidence based practices, including effective health promotional aspects, in order to fulfil requirements of local and national guidelines thus ensuring best possible care for those with diabetes.
To use effective written and verbal communication in order to transfer sensitive patient information to other healthcare professionals, promoting patient choice and following examples set out in the 'Language Matters' document
Able to provide care autonomously but recognising own limitations and when to refer to a senior member of team.

+ You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
+ Informal visits can be arranged on request.
+ We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
+ MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
With the fast pace of change within diabetes care, we'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with
regular support provided by your clinical lead.
You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team, sharing and learning from experiences in a safe and structured way.