Highly Specialist Community/ Diabetes Dietitian inBillericay inBillericay PUBLISHED MON 18 NOV 2024

Job Opportunity: Band 7 Highly Specialist Community/ Diabetes dietitian for 15 hours a week as fixed term 12 months contract

Location: Brentwood , Basildon , Billericay, Wickford, Thurrock

Base: Mayflower Community Hospital

Diabetes Nursing Team - NELFT (North East London Foundation Trust) Essex location

NELFT's Diabetes Nursing Team team is excited to announce an opportunity for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Community Dietitian to join our Diabetic Nursing team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and confident professional to contribute to our growing team's success, delivering exceptional care across the mentioned localities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Highly Specialist Dietetics Assessment and Treatment for Diabetic : Provide specialized dietetic assessment and treatment for adults in the above localities.

2. Integration into Multi-disciplinary Team: Provide nutrition and dietetic input for patients with complex diabetic needs within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a coordinated service delivery. Integrate nutritional advice seamlessly into the treatment program.

3. Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrate sensitivity, non-judgment, and professionalism in dealing with patients.

4. Accountability: Assume professional and legal accountability for all aspects of your work, including the management of patients/clients in your care.

5. Communication and Time Management: Possess excellent communication and time management skills to efficiently coordinate tasks and interactions with patients, carers, and fellow health professionals.

6. Line Management and Training: Exhibit experience in line management and student training, contributing to the development of team members.

About us

Essential Criteria:

- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent postgraduate degree.

- significant experience as a specialist dietitian including home enteral feeding .

- Experience in complex diabetes dietetics.

- Experience in delivering Structured Education

- Strong communication and time management skills.

- Line management experience.

- Experience in student training.

Additional Information:

- The role involves delivering care both in person and virtually.

- Efficient travel ability is essential.

- NELFT offers flexible and hybrid working options for successful candidates.

- Team commitment to professional development and training.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Use of AI

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