Band 7 - Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

West Herts Hospitals; Watford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time hours

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Dietitian with diabetes expertise to join the Paediatric Dietetics team at Watford General Hospital. You will lead the Paediatric Diabetes service within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role covers specialist clinics, group education sessions, and collaboration with colleagues across neonates, CF, allergy and gastroenterology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
• HCPC Registered.
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Post Graduate Study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. paediatric course.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continue to develop the Paediatric Diabetes service within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to specialist diabetes clinics, lead group education sessions, and act as a source of expertise for colleagues and patients alike.

Skills

Clinical paediatric experience

Diabetes care knowledge

Education

Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC Registered

Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Postgraduate paediatric dietetics course

Job description

Important: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers.

Band 7 - Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics

Band 7

Main area Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

30 hours per week Job ref 360-C-11505-A

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Cross Site Town Cross Site Salary £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc HCA pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Dietitian with a specialist interest in diabetes to join our friendly and supportive Paediatric Dietetic team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

You will become part of a supportive team of three Paediatric Dietitians within a wider department of 17 dietitians, covering a range of specialisms including neonates, cystic fibrosis, allergy and gastroenterology.

The team provides dietetic input across inpatient and outpatient services at Watford General Hospital.

Current clinics run on Tuesdays at Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Fridays at Watford General Hospital.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in paediatric diabetes care within a dynamic and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will lead and continue to develop the Paediatric Diabetes service within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will contribute to specialist diabetes clinics, lead group education sessions, and act as a source of expertise for colleagues and patients alike.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The department actively supports the training and supervision of student dietitians and offers development opportunities for other healthcare professionals.

There is potential for external course funding and ongoing professional development through our partnership with the University of Hertfordshire.

We are committed to delivering a quality, evidence-based service and encourage innovation, audit, and continuous learning through regular CPD activities, journal clubs, and study sessions.

Person specification

Education and qualifications:

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
• HCPC Registered.
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Post Graduate Study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. paediatric course.

Knowledge:

• Specialist knowledge of managing children with diabetes, in Neonatal Unit, Cystic Fibrosis, cardiac babies, gastroenterology, and food allergies.

Experience:

• Post registration clinical experience.
• Experience in paediatrics.
• Up to date knowledge off all aspects of paediatrics management of children with diabetes.
• Extensive clinical experience of working with children with diabetes and their families/carers.
• Involvement in relevant specialist interest group e.g. paediatric group.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.