Specialist Dietitian, Diabetes - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Join our team as a Specialist Dietitian, Diabetes at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team in dietetic-led clinics, providing specialist dietary advice for diabetes management.
About Us
We are a diverse Dietetic Department based near Coventry, comprising nearly seventy Dietitians with specialties including gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, stroke, trauma, oncology, renal, diabetes, weight management, paediatrics, and community nutrition. We are involved in research, audit, and offer placements for students from Coventry and Birmingham universities.
Role Overview
Position within the Diabetes team, managing a varied caseload across outpatient services at Coventry and Rugby hospitals. The role involves working with patients with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes, and rarer forms such as Type 3c, MODY, and LADA.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct dietetic/nutritional assessments, interpret biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical conditions, and diet histories.
2. Provide tailored dietetic advice and treatment plans, considering complex clinical conditions and patient goals.
3. Evaluate and modify treatment plans based on patient progress.
4. Communicate complex nutritional information effectively to patients, staff, and carers, using teaching and motivational skills.
5. Participate in audit and service development, translating findings into practice.
6. Supervise student dietitians during placements, including planning and assessments.
7. Support education of peers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
8. Engage in continuous professional development activities.
9. Cover colleagues’ work and deputize as needed.
Please see the attached job description for more details. The application deadline is Monday, 21 April 2025.
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