Specialist Diabetes Dietitian

NHS; Hertford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated specialist diabetes dietitian to join a community team in Hertfordshire. The role involves providing dietary advice to diabetes patients and includes options for remote work to support work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Evidence of working with patients with diabetes.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic advice on dietary management of diabetes patients.
• Work independently as part of the multidisciplinary community diabetes team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivational Skills

IT Literacy

Education

BSc Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic dietitian with an interest in working with adults with diabetes in the community?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic specialist diabetes dietitian to join the community team in East and North Hertfordshire. The role includes clinics (face-to-face and telephone) and group education sessions.

A valid UK driving licence is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of the East and North Herts Diabetes Service.

We are committed to delivering a quality service, valuing staff training and CPD, and have a robust appraisal and supervisory framework. Electronic records are used throughout the Trust, supporting our ability to work across various settings and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with options for remote work to support work/life balance.

About us

Thank you for considering joining Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits for staff.

Our vision is to put patients, their families, and carers at the centre: "Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities." Our staff are proud to be innovative, caring, and agile in their work to help achieve this vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

To ensure you don't miss out, please apply promptly as high interest may lead to early closure of the vacancy.

We look forward to your application and to taking the next steps with you.

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Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: Depending on experience per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 812-AC-DIAB-25-01
• Job location: Bull Plain Clinic, 27 Bull Plain, Hertford, SG14 1DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working independently to provide specialist dietetic advice on the dietary and nutritional management of patients with diabetes within East and North Hertfordshire as part of the multidisciplinary community diabetes team.

Person Specification

Other Essential

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Qualifications and Training - Essential

• BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Attained or working towards a postgraduate qualification in diabetes as a specialist area or evidence of significant experience in a specialist area.

Experience and Knowledge - Essential

• Evidence of working with patients with diabetes.
• Evidence of CPD and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of dietetic practice.
• IT literate.

Skills and Abilities - Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good motivational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the past 10 years if residing for 12 months or more cumulatively.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address: Bull Plain Clinic, 27 Bull Plain, Hertford, SG14 1DX

Website: https://www.hct.nhs.uk