Senior Specialist Diabetes Dietitian | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in London is seeking a Senior Specialist Diabetes Dietitian for a permanent position. The role involves providing tailored dietetic support to patients with diabetes and leading projects within the team. Successful candidates will have experience in diabetes care and excellent communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dietetic services for diabetes patients.
• Ability to support patients in both acute and outpatient settings.
• Capable of delivering structured education for patients with type 1 diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the diabetes dietetic team at Newham Hospital.
• Provide tailored dietetic advice to diabetes patients.
• Deliver diabetes education sessions for patients.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication skills

Experience in diabetes dietetics

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Senior Specialist Diabetes Dietitian | Barts Health NHS Trust

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 14 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inc
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 14 December 2025
• Location: London, E181LF
• Company: Barts Health NHS Trust
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 7589416/259-7589416NUH

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 7 Diabetes Dietitian posts to join the Dietetic Team at Newham Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. We have 1.0 wte substantive post and another 1.0 wte fixed term contract to cover maternity leave to be filled. We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Dietitians with existing experience and skills in the field of diabetes to deliver a high quality dietetic service to patients with diabetes. The caseload is varied and involves supporting adult patients with type 1 and young adult patients with diabetes in acute setting as well as outpatient setting. We are looking for two active team players with excellent communication skills, to work alongside the existing dietitians and the award winning Newham Hospital Diabetes Team.

As a team of 15 dietitians covering different specialties, we are committed to work based education and training to improve clinical skills and we actively encourage CPD and research. There is an excellent support structure within the dietetics team and the diabetes team with a well-established clinical governance programme.

The post holder would need to demonstrate good leadership qualities and the ability to show initiative in leading projects. We are looking for individuals that are flexible and have excellent communication skills.

For further information please contact:

Gabby Ramlan, Interim Deputy Head of Therapy & Clinical Lead Dietitian on 07591990021 or email: [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the diabetes dietetic team, providing a service to people with diabetes at Newham Hospital.
• Provide individually tailored advice to adults with type 1 and young adults with diabetes in acute setting as well as outpatient setting in Newham Hospital.
• Deliver structured education for adults with type 1 (DAFNE) in person and remotely.
• Provide a highly specialised service and support complex patients, their families and carers in both acute and outpatient setting.
• Deliver the dietetic service provision for diabetes.
• Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff on a day to day basis, as required.
• Be part of the Band 7 monthly rota to deputise the Clinical Lead Dietitian and complete monthly service performance report.
• Ensure that research and audit is undertaken on a regular basis to ensure that practice is evidence based.

Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

This advert closes on 30 November 2025.