Specialist Dietitian Diabetes

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in the UK is seeking a Specialist Dietitian Diabetes to join their team in Preston. This role involves working in diabetes clinics, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing training and supervision to Dietetics Assistants. Candidates should possess HPC registration, a relevant degree, and experience working with diabetes patients. The position offers ongoing professional development opportunities and a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with patients with diabetes.
• Evidence of continuing education or development for band 5 dietitians.
• Experience of MDT working.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside multidisciplinary team to support diabetes management.
• Deliver a range of diabetic clinics including antenatal and education.
• Supervise Dietetics Assistants and conduct training.

Skills

Experience within NHS as Dietitian

Good mathematical skills

Clinical Reasoning skills

Good teaching skills

Ability to prioritise workload effectively

Education

HPC Registration

Degree/Post Grad Degree in nutrition and Dietetics

Evidence of CPD in relevant specialist area

Job description

Specialist Dietitian Diabetes

The closing date is 30 January 2026

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join our team to work in the area of Diabetes alongside world class multidisciplinary team colleagues.

You will be based predominantly at the Minerva centre in Preston with our community dietetic team but will also deliver a range of diabetic clinics alongside the highly specialized Diabetes Dietitian at both the Royal Preston Hospital and at the Chorley and South District General Hospital sites.

Although you will be an autonomous practitioner, you will be required to work closely with the diabetes specialist nurse team, the diabetologists, nutrition team and other AHP colleagues.

Our Dietetics team is strongly committed to team working, maintaining high standards of care, innovation and continued professional development. We support student training and provide P1, P2 and P3 placements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled Dietitian to further develop their skills in clinical dietetics.

Main duties of the job

This role provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in managing more complex patients with the support of the diabetes MDT team.

You will be involved in the delivery of a wide range of diabetic clinics including Antenatal Diabetic clinics, Type 1 and type 2 complex diabetic clinics as well as domiciliary visits and group education work.

About us

You would join a team of over 45 experienced and forward‑thinking Dietitians, Dietetic support workers, Assistant Practitioners and Administrative staff who work both in the acute hospital setting and in the community setting. We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team and will provide you with structured competency‑based learning and development opportunities as part of your role, including opportunity for service development, group education and clinical audit experience. We also encourage peer‑supervision and are devoted to your wellbeing, with a number of Trust initiatives available to support staff.

We invite you to come and join our team for this exciting opportunity!

If you are interested in this post or would like further information please contact Christine Elwell (highly specialized dietitian) 01772644155 or [e-mail] or Pam Coulthurst (Head of dietetics) 07808790686

Job responsibilities

Please see attached supporting job description and person specification for further information relating to the advertised role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

• Experience within NHS as Dietitian
• Supervision of Dietetics Asssts
• Experience at Dietetic student training
• Experience of MDT working
• Range of clinical dietetic skills from rotational band 5 post
• Knowledge of clinical governance and the relevance to practice
• Experience of working with patients with diabetes
• Experience of group education

Qualifications and Education

• HPC Registration
• Degree/Post Grad Degree in nutrition and Dietetics
• Evidence of CPD in relevant specialist area (oncology) working towards Masters level.
• Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced band 5 dietitians
• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Working towards a Master’s degree level modules

Skills & Abilities

• Good mathematical skills
• Able to obtain and evaluate information to aid decision making
• Range of clinical skills
• Clinical Reasoning skills
• Ability to use IT systems including nutritional analysis packages relevant to work role
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Lead others in change management
• Good teaching skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer Annum, pro rata