Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic dietitian who would like to specialise in diabetes (or who is already specialising in diabetes) to join our team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
This post will involve outpatient clinics, joint clinics with the Diabetes Specialist Nurses, providing type 1 education to patients both in a group setting and individually. It will also involve student training and include coordinating student training. Knowledge of type 1 and type 2 diabetes is required.
Diabetes is an exciting area to work in with lots of opportunities to develop knowledge and skills. The successful applicants will be an integral member of the dietetic and Diabetes team based at Estover Health Centre in Plymouth.
The successful applicant will be required to develop and take part in staff teaching, student training and support the team in audit and service developments. We are a large, friendly, innovative department with a commitment to CPD and evidence based practice with established links with the University of Plymouth.
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.