Band 5/6 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

Antistatique; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dorset is seeking a full-time paediatric diabetes dietitian to provide evidence-based care for children with diabetes. In this role, you will educate families and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient support. The ideal candidate is a registered dietitian with at least 18 months experience in clinical dietetics, preferably in paediatrics. This position offers career progression and the opportunity to work in various settings across West Dorset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months post registration & experience.
• Wide-ranging clinical dietetic experience including paediatrics or diabetes.
• Competent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic care for children with diabetes.
• Support families with dietetic advice.
• Train healthcare professionals and support junior staff.

Skills

Evidence-based dietetic service delivery

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Managing complex cases

Education

Degree/Post-graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics

Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC

Tools

Microsoft and NHS computer systems

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the children's diabetes team for a full‑time band 5/6 paediatric diabetes dietitian. We are seeking a highly motivated dietitian who would like to develop their career further within the area of childhood and adolescent diabetes. The team is based at Dorset County Hospital and includes administrative staff, health care assistants, diabetes specialist nurses, a lead dietitian, psychologists and other support staff. The majority of children we support have type 1 diabetes, many using HCL systems.

This role will enable you to provide evidence‑based diabetes education to children and families through MDT clinics, pre‑pump dietitian reviews, HCL start sessions and annual dietetic reviews, as well as support families at diagnosis and during hospital admissions. The right candidate may progress to band 6 within 12–18 months, subject to successful completion of an approved paediatric diabetes MSc level module.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective, evidence‑based dietetic service for a complex caseload of children and young people with diabetes (CYPD).
• Act as a source of clinical expertise to the paediatric diabetes multi‑disciplinary team.
• Deliver dietetic care primarily for type 1 diabetes patients in a variety of settings across West Dorset.
• Specialise in assessment, treatment and support for patients with co‑existing medical conditions requiring additional dietary manipulation.
• Train other healthcare professionals, school and nursery staff and other care providers as part the paediatric diabetes multi‑disciplinary team.
• Support junior members of the team and student dietitians.
• Receive regular reviews and support from line managers to develop skills, benefiting from good relationships with neighbouring dietetic teams and twice‑yearly Dorset‑wide dietetic CPD sessions.

Qualifications and Person Specification

Essential

• Degree/Post‑graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisory Skills course
• Basic training in communication and behaviour change
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching qualification or experience of delivering education to groups
• Counselling skills training/course
• Basic management training/experience

Essential

• Suggested minimum of 18 months post registration & experience
• Wide ranging clinical dietetic experience, including paediatrics or diabetes
• Extensive experience working as part of a multi‑professional team
• Knowledge of the BDA and HCPC standards that govern dietetics

Desirable

• Experience of working at Band 6 level
• Experience in training other healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of child development
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of writing policy/guidelines
• Experience of conducting audit or research
• Experience of managing or supervising staff
• Experience of student training
• Sound clinical knowledge relating to paediatrics and/or diabetes

Essential

• Able to implement the BDA Nutritional Care Process
• Competent written communication skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of excellent time management skills; flexibility, ability to prioritise work, use initiative to complete projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to student dietitians and clinically support/line manage junior staff
• Understanding of confidentiality as it relates to dietetic practice
• A working knowledge of Microsoft and NHS computer systems including technology for delivery of virtual services
• An understanding of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice
• Able to travel to community settings for outreach work
• Evidence of the ability to influence others both within and outside the profession
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• Advanced clinical reasoning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to process complex information or situations
• Car owner/driver
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice
• Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limits

Additional Information

Senior Dietitians may be considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to case‑by‑case assessment. Applications from individuals requiring UK professional registration or current Skilled‑worker sponsorship will be considered.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Employer Details

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/