Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Bromley Healthcare CIC; London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a part-time Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to join their team in providing high-quality care for diabetes patients. You will deliver evidence-based services, manage a diverse patient caseload, and support multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, specialized knowledge in diabetes management, and experience in clinical advice. Competitive salary up to £60,651 pro rata per annum is offered.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to low-interest personal loans

Qualifications

• Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by post-registration courses.
• Ability to interpret clinical information and develop clinical guidelines.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programmes for health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and support to healthcare providers.
• Manage and prioritize a varied patient caseload.
• Deliver a high-quality service for diabetes education.

Skills

Clinical advice for diabetes

Specialist nutrition advice

Management of complex patient needs

Experience with pumps

Dietary analysis programs

Education

Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Accredited DESMOND/DAFNE Trainer

MSc in a relevant specialist area

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Dietetic software packages

Job description

Overview

Part-time - 22.5 hours/week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 7, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian to work alongside our part-time Diabetes Specialist Dietitian within the Intermediate Diabetes services team. The post holder will work in a clinic setting, including one-to-one, face-to-face, virtual, and group settings. You will work across sites in Bromley and visit nursing homes and patient homes. Although a car driver is not essential, you would be expected to travel around the borough as required.

You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, evidence-based service to patients, including specialist expertise for: type 1 diabetes requiring insulin dose adjustment, pump support, and self-management skills support; as well as people with Type 2 diabetes and pre-conception diabetic patients. You will provide education to patients through DAFNE & DESMOND programmes. The experienced team includes specialist nurses, dietitians, and consultants, and we also work closely with the podiatry service.

Proposed Interview Date: 30th September 2025.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an expert resource, providing clinical advice and support to others involved in care for people with diabetes in primary care and community settings.
• Provide specialist nutrition and dietetic advice as part of a multidisciplinary diabetes team for people with diabetes and healthcare providers in primary care and the community.
• Work as an independent practitioner and demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge through expert dietetic practice and diabetes care.
• Manage and prioritise a varied patient caseload, including patients with complex needs in settings such as primary care, out-patient clinics, patients' homes, and nursing homes.
• Provide complex nutrition and dietetic advice, education and support for people with diabetes and their carers, including patients with associated medical problems (e.g., obesity, hyperlipidaemia, renal disease, swallowing difficulties, enteral feeding).

Job summary

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

£53,751 - £60,651 Inc HCAS pro rata per annum

Part-time - 22.5 hours/week

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, including pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at high street retailers, eligibility for Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Application/interview

Essential

• Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
• Advanced specialist knowledge demonstrated by post-registration courses and experiential learning (e.g., BDA Diabetes modules).
• Accredited DESMOND/DAFNE Trainer.

Desirable

• MSc in a relevant specialist area.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to interpret clinical information/data and develop clinical guidelines, protocols and standards.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programmes for other health professionals and clients.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a variety of community settings and partnership work.
• Experience with pumps and/or HCL.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Knowledge of our business.

Desirable

• Car driver.

IT

Essential

• Confident in the use of dietary analysis programmes.
• IT and keyboard skills — confident in using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Internet and e-mail, and dietetic/nutritional analysis software packages.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Beckenham Beacon

Croydon Road

Beckenham

BR3 3QL

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/