Diabetes Dietician - Surrey Downs H&C

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Support the Diabetes team to meet the competencies of the job role by undergoing training in house or if required externally. Participate in the recruitment and selection of junior members of staff. Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior dietetic staff. Responsible for the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock levels of patient related resources within the clinic.
Information and reporting Ensure safe practice through development of a caseload management plan. Undertake risk assessment and reporting of critical incidents as outlined in the Trust policy. Contribute to and participate fully in team, interdisciplinary work practice and service delivery, and communicate and work in co-operation with other team members to provide integrated quality care for the service user. Be an active member of the BDA specialist interest group (where appropriate).
Be an active team member of the Dietetic Department in the Trust Technology or system support Provide expert training in the use of monitoring equipment and training in review of results in various evolving applications Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin infusion education Flash monitoring and CGM training Service improvement & Policy Development Participate in mandatory training and recommended training programmes in accordance with departmental/hospital guidelines Organise, coordinate and plan diabetes courses. Training of staff to be competent in this area Research, develop, produce and publish evidence-based departmental literature in the area of specialisation, including use of patient forums and questionnaires. Trained to trainer level in the use of blood glucose monitoring meters and technologies. Develop specific diabetes related nutritional teaching programmes for groups of medical staff, multi-professionals, Midwives and medical students within the trust Develop and lead the teaching of the nutritional management of the specialist area as opportunities arise.
Actively participate in the departmental working groups to improve dietetic services as required. Responsible for the development and undertaking of the specialist diabetes training programme of the departments junior staff. Contribute to operational and strategic planning for the diabetes dietetic service Initiate and participate in regular research and audit within the area of diabetes medicine in line with departmental research and audit procedures Maintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at relevant courses as appropriate Communications and Engagement To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments Participate fully in the appraisal process and develop a strategy for continuing professional development encompassing a portfolio-based assessment in line with national legislation. Carry out good office practice in accordance with the departments policies and procedures.
Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. Undertake any other duties that may be considered necessary. Must be able to alter working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working Work in other areas of the Trust as required

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