Senior Specialist Dietitian (Diabetes)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a part-time Dietitian to provide specialist diabetes advice through outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and HCPC registration. This role includes participation in ongoing clinical service delivery while working within a multidisciplinary team. Applications are welcomed from individuals committed to professional development and patient care.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive post registration clinical experience.
• Clinical experience in the specialist area of Diabetes.
• Adherence to infection prevention and control policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide a dietetic service to patients requiring specialist diabetes advice.
• Work as a contributing member of the diabetes multi-disciplinary team.
• Deliver training sessions to nursing, medical and other HCPs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork

Ability to train student dietitians/other HCPs

Education

Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC registered (Dietitian)

Tools

Experience in audit/research and statistics

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Are you keen to be part of a specialist dietetic team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual and are currently welcoming applications for an experienced Dietitian to join our team. The post holder will provide a clinical service to patients attending a combination of face to face, video, and telephone outpatient clinics, to include Gestational Diabetes, Type I and Type II Diabetes. DAFNE experience and accreditation would be desirable. There is the opportunity to undertake quality improvement and service development working alongside our other Band 7 Diabetes Dietitian.

You should have leadership skills, the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively. The post holder will provide cover to patients within their care pathway in the outpatient setting. Effective communication and negotiation skills and an ability to work effectively within teams are essential. Thinking differently with a focus on quality, efficiency and productivity are central to the culture of the dietetic team. We are a forward-thinking department of over 50 Dietitians and dietetic assistants, and are committed to professional development. You will be involved in student training initiatives.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Main duties

To provide a dietetic service to patients requiring specialist diabetes advice within diabetes services in outpatient clinics and group sessions.

To provide ongoing support to patients through assessments, by telephone, virtual mediums and written communication to patients.

To work as a contributing member of the diabetes multi-disciplinary team and attend meetings and training where appropriate.

To ensure that clinical service delivery is research based and conforms to best practice guidelines.

To plan, develop, deliver and evaluate teaching sessions for nursing, medical and other HCPs.

To ensure work is in line with Departmental, Trust and National Dietetic standards

To provide formal and informal training and education sessions to specialist and non-specialist staff at all levels within and external to the Trust.

Provisional interview date: mid-late September 2025

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women\'s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, aiming for net zero direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted: 08 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 309-UCLH-6750-A

Job locations: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU

Job description and person specification

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Essential: Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
• Essential: HCPC registered (Dietitian)
• Desirable: Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
• Desirable: Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Desirable: Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules

Experience

• Essential: Comprehensive post registration clinical experience
• Essential: Clinical experience in the specialist area of Diabetes
• Desirable: CGM and hybrid closed-loop system experience
• Desirable: Sound knowledge of current issues in specialist dietetics
• Desirable: Involvement in relevant specialist interest group

Skills and Abilities (communication)

• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Essential: Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
• Essential: Awareness of confidentiality and consent

Personal and People Development

• Essential: Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs
• Desirable: Experience in mentoring junior staff
• Desirable: Teaching on degree or higher level professional course

Infection prevention and control

• Essential: Adherence to infection prevention and control policies

Health, Safety and Security

• Essential: Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management in dietetics

Quality and service improvement

• Desirable: Experience in project management

Information collection and analysis including IT skills

• Essential: Anthropometry skills
• Essential: Experience in audit/research and statistics
• Essential: Computer literacy

Equality and Diversity

• Essential: Understanding of Equality Act 2010 and NHS duties

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU

Employer's website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk