Diabetes Specialist Dietitian Band 7

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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Sutton is offering an exciting full-time opportunity for a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian. This role involves managing the dietetic care of adult diabetes patients, providing one-to-one support, and engaging in group education sessions. Candidates should have strong communication skills, work autonomously, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. A BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics is essential along with experience in diabetes care. The position comes with a competitive salary of £53,751 - £60,651 pa.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing patient and professional education.
• Broad theoretical and practical experience of dietetics.
• Ability to develop resources for diabetes patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based diabetes dietetic education.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and autonomously.
• Provide expert dietetic advice to clinical teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Enthusiasm for patient education

Education

BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent

Insulin pump experience

Type 1 structured education training

Job description

Main area Diabetes Specialist Dietitian Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job ref 343-7686695-FM-SC-A

Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site St Helier Hospital
Town Sutton, Carshalton
Salary £53,751 - £60,651 Pa incl HCAS
Outer pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 16/02/2026 23:59

Band 7

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to join our team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospital Trust.

The postholder would work within the diabetes multidisciplinary team being responsible for the dietetic management of adult diabetes patients; working alongside 2 other WTE Diabetes Specialist Dietitians. The post holder will work within outpatients, providing dietetic care via one-to-one clinics, MDT clinics and Type 1 diabetes group education.

Our multidisciplinary diabetes service includes the provision of Type 1 diabetes care. Multidisciplinary clinics including insulin pump therapy and diabetes technology. Antenatal diabetes service, Type 1 structured education including carbohydrate counting group education.

We are looking for a Dietitian with strong communication skills, ability to work autonomously; enthusiasm for patient group education with a passion for Diabetes. The post holder will have opportunities to contribute to the continuing development of the service.

Main duties of the job

Working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence based diabetes dietetic education to our patients. Working in line with HCPC code of practice. To work both as an autonomous practitioner and within the multidisciplinary team.

To be a specialist involved in the development of the diabetes dietetic service; whilst contributing to the development of the diabetes service.

Provide expert dietetic advice to the multidisciplinary team through attendance and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, educational meetings and clinical governance meetings.

Ability to utilise developed communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural diabetes population with barriers to understanding the essential, highly complex carbohydrate counting principles and dietetic education both on a one to one basis and in groups.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian is a member of the diabetes team responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of all adult diabetes patients under the care of the specialist diabetes team. The post holder will assume the role of nutrition educator to student dietitians, medics, nursing staff, dietetic assistant and other AHPs as required. Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with: other dietitians working within this specialist area; Adult Dietetic Manager; other dietitians; office support staff; nursing staff, medical staff, patients, relatives, other clinical staff. Externally this includes patients, relatives, other relevant clinical staff. Key Result Areas: To deliver a high quality proactive service to the Trust, which is based on the best available evidence and/or agreed best practice. Use of technology in line with NICE guidance and local recommendations.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Insulin pump experience including support insulin pump and technology education
• Type 1 structured education training

Experience & Knowledge

• Broad theoretical and practical experience of dietetics
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Evidence of completion of clinical audit
• Evidence of professional development
• Experience of providing patient and professional education
• Experience of delivering care to people with diabetes in clinical settings
• Excellent general dietetic knowledge and knowledge of food components with an ability to translate this into practical advice for people
• Development of resources for people with diabetes
• Experience of CSII, CGM
• Experience of research

Skills

• Highly developed written & oral communication skills
• Able to organize and prioritize own caseload, ensuring safe practice
• Able to organise and share complex information in relation to clinical and non clinical work
• Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support
• Lead in developing and reviewing patient education

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