Chad Hamilton Msc. Sp.
Newport,Isle of Wight
Summary
A dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in non-medical prescribing and the adjustment of insulin and other diabetes-related medications. Proficient in using a range of CGM and insulin pumps, including data analysis, to enhance patient care. Experienced in conducting remote and telehealth clinics, delivering diabetes education, and engaging in community education initiatives. Skilled public speaker with dietary software proficiency, committed to advancing diabetes management through innovative approaches.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
St. Mary's Hospital Isle of Wight Trust
Newport, Isle of Wight
09.2020 - Current
- Acquired non-medical prescribing qualification as supplementary prescriber.
- Conducted nutritional assessments for children and young people using biochemistry and anthropometric data as well as delivering the relevant nutritional advice
- Delivered structured education to children, young people, and families on carbohydrate counting (Level 1-3), weight management, exercise management, sick day rules, exercise management and diabetes related medications (Insulin, metformin and GLP-1)
- Successfully constructed and implemented service development projects to improve access to hybrid closed loop insulin pump therapy to service users resulting in an increase from 9% to 70% in 2 years
- Developed and facilitated education programmes for nurseries and schools on supporting children with diabetes.
- Conducted dietetic clinics employing nutrition analysis and glucose interpretation software, including Nutritics nutritional software and Glooko diabetes management.
- Collaborated with local integrated care board and stakeholders to enhance access to diabetes technology for children.
- Facilitated team meetings across Wessex to improve patient outcomes and service development.
- Assisted in developing competencies for Band 6 diabetes nurse specialists in line with paediatric guidelines.
- Educated families, communities and individuals on nutrition by sharing resources, speaking in public and conducting 1:1 sessions.
Band 6 Acute Adult & Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
St. Mary's Hospital Isle of Wight Trust
Newport, Isle of Wight
03.2013 - 09.2020
- Conducted nutritional assessments for children and young people (CYP) diagnosed with type 1, type 2 and monogenic diabetes.
- Delivered structured education to CYP with diabetes and their families covering a range of topic such as, but not limited to: Healthy eating, level 1-3 carbohydrate couniting, blood glucose management with exercise.
- Worked closely with families teaching them how to prepare nutritious meals at home.
- Created engaging educational materials for different age groups regarding nutrition.
- Educated families, communities and individuals on nutrition by sharing resources, speaking in public and conducting 1:1 sessions.
- Delivered medical nutrition therapy to patients admitted to the intensive care unit, gastrointestinal unit and surgical wards by conducting nutritional assessments to identify dietary needs
- Delivered disease specific nutritional advice through informative leaflets and presentations for adult patients admitted the gastrointestinal and surgical wards
- Liaised with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care plans.
- Translated scientific and biological concepts to simplified language for client comprehension.
- Maintained updated industry knowledge and applied emerging techniques to support programme delivery.
Locum Band 6 Acute Dietitian
St Mary's Hospital Isle of Wight Trust
Newport, Isle of Wight
05.2010 - 03.2013
- Conducted nutritional assessments to identify dietary needs for adult patients admitted to the gastrointestinal, coronary care, care of the elderly and the neurological wards
- Assessed medical conditions to draft suitable diet strategies.
- Guided patients through recovery process post-surgery by providing optimal nutritional advice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve clients' nutritional and overall health
- Assessed and delivered nutritional care to patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- Delivered training on enteral feeding to patients and their families/carers prior to their discharge
- Supported people to implement sustainable lifestyle and nutrition changes leading to meaningful improvements in health.
- Translated scientific and biological concepts to simplified language for client comprehension.
- Provided individuals and families with nutritional support and education, enabling better food decisions.
Locum Band 6 Dietitian
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Trust
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Conducted nutritional assessments to identify dietary needs for adult patients admitted to the gastrointestinal, care of the elderly and the neurological wards
- Assessed medical conditions to draft suitable diet strategies.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care plans.
- Empowered individuals to manage nutrition and overall wellness with sustainable habits.
Education
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
Bournemouth University
Poole 01.2021 - 01.2022
Insulin Pump Therapy
University of York
York 01.2014 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Health Care Policy and Management - Nutrition
State University of New York Stony Brook
Stony Brook New York USA 09.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition and Dietetics
College of St. Benedict and St. John's University
Collegeville Minnesota USA 08.2002 - 07.2006
Skills
- Non-medical prescribing
- Adjustment of Insulin and other diabetes related medications
- Proficiency with a range of CGM and Insulin pumps as well as their relevant data analysis
- Remote / Telehealth clinics
- Diabetes education
- Community education
- Public speaking
- Dietary software proficiency
Certification
Health and Care Professions Council Registered (DT25491)
Supplementary Prescribing
Timeline
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
Bournemouth University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
St. Mary's Hospital Isle of Wight Trust
09.2020 - Current
Insulin Pump Therapy
University of York
01.2014 - 09.2014
Band 6 Acute Adult & Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
St. Mary's Hospital Isle of Wight Trust
03.2013 - 09.2020
Locum Band 6 Acute Dietitian
St Mary's Hospital Isle of Wight Trust
05.2010 - 03.2013
Locum Band 6 Dietitian
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Trust
01.2010 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Health Care Policy and Management - Nutrition
State University of New York Stony Brook
09.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition and Dietetics
College of St. Benedict and St. John's University
08.2002 - 07.2006
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