Band 7 Clinical Specialist Diabetes Dietitian

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London is looking for a Band 7 Diabetes Outpatient Dietitian to provide specialized care and education to diabetes patients. The role involves managing a patient caseload, delivering structured education programs, and leading team training initiatives. Candidates must have advanced clinical skills and be eligible to work in the UK. Opportunities for flexible hours and career development are included.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet sponsorship criteria.
• Hold or be eligible for a DBS if the role involves regulated activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous diabetes care for patients.
• Lead and manage a caseload of Outpatients with Diabetes.
• Deliver structured education to patients with type 1 diabetes.
• Train individuals and groups in insulin pump usage.
• Develop and implement diabetes guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills in diabetes care

Education delivery (DAFNE)

Insulin pump training

Evidence-based practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Band 7 Diabetes Outpatient Dietitian qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous diabetes care for patients using advanced clinical skills and knowledge of diabetes across our Outpatient service.


• Lead and autonomously manage a caseload of Outpatients with Diabetes including Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3c Diabetes, ante‑nal, young adult, renal, and CGM/pump/HCL therapy patients.


• Deliver structured education (DAFNE) to patients with type 1 diabetes.


• Deliver insulin pump training to individuals and groups of patients with type 1 diabetes and provide ongoing follow‑up.


• Take responsibility for own evidence‑based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports expert practice within Diabetes.


• Lead and innovate diabetes‑related specialist practice, both within the Trust and through local networks.


• Develop diabetes guidelines, protocols and policies for the Trust.


• Develop / train all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education; support training of dietetic students.


• Actively contribute to and participate in the delivery of Trust‑wide multidisciplinary mandatory training and teaching.

Location

Post will be based at Royal Free Hospital site with 1 MDT clinic per week at Edgeware Community Hospital.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Band 7 Diabetes Outpatient Dietitian.


• Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet sponsorship criteria under the Skilled Worker visa route.


• Must hold or be eligible for a DBS (CRB) if the role involves regulated activities.


• TrustID electronic identity verification will be required as part of pre‑employment checks.

Additional Information

TrustID will verify identity and right to work documentation remotely using a certified identity verification service provider.

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About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust serves over 2 million patients and employs more than 17,000 staff across multiple hospitals and community services.

Our mission is to deliver world‑class care and expertise in clinical services, supported by teaching and research, with a focus on excellent outcomes, patient and staff experience, value, safety, and organisational strength.

We welcome diversity and undertake initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities.

Flexible hours, generous benefits, and career development opportunities are available within a forward‑thinking environment.