Diabetes Dietitian

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a diabetes dietitian to join the dietetic team at Hereford County Hospital.   The dietetic team comprises of 16 dietitians and 4 dietetic assistants.

The diabetes dietitians work closely with the wider diabetes MDT to  provide 1:1 and group education/ promote self-management to patients with diabetes type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes across Herefordshire. Specialist services include antenatal service, insulin pump clinics and young adult clinics.

Post-registration experience in diabetes is desirable for this post however training can be provided. You will be supported in your role by the Band 7 diabetes dietitians.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for  running face to face and virtual outpatient clinics + structured education groups - treating all types of diabetes; with treatments for diabetes including HCL and insulin pump therapy.  The caseload will include some paediatric diabetes and transition age groups in addition to adult patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of the post please see attached job description and person specification.