BANK Diabetes Specialist Dietitian | Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Tr; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced diabetes dietitian for a 12-month maternity cover. This hybrid role will involve providing nutrition assessment and advice for diabetes patients, managing a clinical caseload, and delivering group education programmes. Strong communication and community practice experience are essential. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment are offered. The application period closes on 31 Oct 2025.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for CPD

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Type 2 diabetes care is essential.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment and advice for Type 2 diabetes patients.
• Manage a clinical caseload in various community settings.
• Develop and deliver group education programmes.

Skills

Registered dietitian (HCPC)

Community practice

Group education delivery

Strong communication skills

Cognitive behavioral therapy skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced diabetes dietitian to provide maternity cover for 12 months to support our diabetes team in Luton. The role is delivered on a hybrid working basis, with the office base in Luton.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, advice and monitoring for a caseload of people with Type 2 diabetes, including those at risk of malnutrition.
• Manage an independent clinical caseload in community settings, including remote/virtual reviews, community clinics, nursing homes and patients’ own homes.
• Develop and deliver diabetes group education programmes, including DESMOND where trained.
• Adapt communication and clinical skills to support diverse populations and manage complex clinical, emotional and social problems.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor waiting times to ensure timely care.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and evidence‑based practice within the Nutrition and Dietetic service.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian (HCPC) with experience in Type 2 diabetes care.
• Evidence of community practice and ability to work independently.
• Experience delivering group education and, where trained, DESMOND.
• Strong communication, motivation and cognitive behavioural therapy skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and CPD.

Benefits

• Supportive team environment with Diabetes Specialist Nurses and the wider Nutrition and Dietetic Department.
• Opportunities for CPD, clinical supervision and external training.
• Hybrid working flexibility with some home working possibilities.

This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025.