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• Job title: Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian (Band 7 or Band 6 to 7 Fast Track).

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• Employer: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £39,959 – £56,515 per annum, pro rata (Band 7).

• Employment type: Fixed-term contract for 12 months (maternity cover).

• Work arrangement: Primarily hospital and clinic-based, with flexible, part-time, full-time and some home or remote working arrangements available.

• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.

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Job overview:

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian to join its children’s diabetes service on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will provide specialist nutritional and dietary care to children and young people living with diabetes, particularly those with Type 1 diabetes.

The role involves working alongside two other specialist paediatric diabetes dietitians within the Bristol and Weston Children and Young People’s Diabetes Service, which supports more than 400 children and young people. The successful applicant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team comprising consultants, specialist nurses and clinical psychologists.

The service also supports modern diabetes management approaches, including insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. Although the position is primarily advertised at Band 7, the Trust will consider suitable Band 6 candidates who demonstrate the potential to progress to Band 7 through a supported development pathway.

Candidates with strong paediatric dietetic experience are encouraged to apply. However, individuals with adult diabetes experience, leadership abilities or service development experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic services to children and young people with diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop appropriate individualised dietary management plans.

• Support children and young people in understanding the relationship between nutrition, blood glucose management and diabetes care.

• Work collaboratively with specialist paediatric diabetes dietitians and other healthcare professionals within the multidisciplinary team.

• Support patients using insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring as part of their diabetes management.

• Conduct outpatient clinics across different locations within Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

• Provide expert clinical leadership and contribute to the continuous improvement of paediatric diabetes services.

• Participate in clinical audits, research initiatives and quality improvement activities.

• Develop and deliver educational programmes for patients, families, healthcare professionals and other relevant stakeholders.

• Provide training, supervision and professional guidance to junior staff, students and learners.

• Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to paediatric diabetes care.

• Maintain high professional standards and ensure that clinical practices reflect current evidence and best practice.

Requirements

Qualifications and professional registration

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Dietetics or Nutrition.

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

• Clinical supervision skills training.

• Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) is desirable.

• A postgraduate diploma, MSc or equivalent advanced practice qualification is desirable.

• Additional diabetes care training or a paediatric dietetics qualification is advantageous.

Skills and experience

• A good foundation in paediatric dietetics or relevant experience working with diabetes patients, particularly adults where paediatric experience is limited.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Experience supporting education and training for students or colleagues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational, workload management and prioritisation abilities.

• Good teaching, presentation and clinical supervision skills.

• Competence in using computers and dietary analysis software.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement and take responsibility for clinical decisions.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively under pressure.

• Enthusiasm, professionalism, motivation and a commitment to continuous learning.

Additional desirable experience

• Experience participating in clinical trials, research projects or clinical audits.

• Familiarity with diabetes management technologies.

• Leadership potential and an interest in service development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary: Annual salary ranging from £39,959 to £56,515, depending on the appointed band and experience.

• Career development: Opportunities for professional development, further training and clinical advancement.

• Band progression: Suitable Band 6 candidates may receive supervision and structured development opportunities to progress towards Band 7.

• Flexible working: Options for full-time, part-time and flexible working arrangements, with some home or remote working opportunities.

• Multidisciplinary experience: Opportunity to collaborate with experienced consultants, specialist nurses, clinical psychologists and dietitians.

• Professional development: Opportunities to participate in research, clinical audits, quality improvement projects and specialist diabetes initiatives.

• Training and supervision: Access to professional support, clinical supervision and opportunities to develop teaching and leadership skills.

• Staff wellbeing: The Trust is committed to supporting employees’ health, wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Career opportunities: Opportunity to gain specialist experience within one of the UK’s major NHS foundation trusts.

• Inclusive workplace: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust promotes equal opportunities, diversity and an inclusive working environment.

How to Apply;

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