Specialist Dietitian Diabetes

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian to join their team. This role involves delivering a variety of diabetic clinics, conducting domiciliary visits, and collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in managing diabetic patients and be committed to continuous professional development. Opportunities for structured learning and peer supervision are provided, ensuring the highest standards of care in diabetes management. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date of January 30, 2026.

Benefits

Structured competency-based learning

Peer supervision

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering diabetic clinics for Type 1 and Type 2 patients.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team effectively.
• Strong commitment to professional development and peer supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of diabetic clinics.
• Conduct domiciliary visits and group education work.
• Collaborate closely with the diabetes specialist nurse team.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Diabetic management

Autonomy

Job description

About the role

We are delighted 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 specialised Diabetes Dietitian at the Royal Preston Hospital and at the Chorley and South District General Hospital sites.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of diabetic clinics including Antenatal, Type 1 and Type 2 complex clinics.
• Provide domiciliary visits and group education work.
• Work autonomously while collaborating closely with the diabetes specialist nurse team, diabetologists, nutrition team and other AHP colleagues.
• Support student training and provide P1, P2 and P3 placements.
• Develop knowledge and skills in managing more complex patients with the support of the diabetes MDT team.
• Contribute to service development, group education and clinical audit experience.

What we offer

Our Dietetics team is strongly committed to team working, maintaining high standards of care, innovation and continued professional development. We support structured competency‑based learning and development opportunities, peer‑supervision and a number of Trust initiatives available to support staff.

Contact information

Christine Elwell ( highly specialised dietitian ) – 01772644155 – christine.elwell @lthtr.nhs.uk
Pam Coulthurst ( Head of dietetics ) – 07808790686

Application details

Please see attached supporting job description and person specification for further information relating to the advertised role.
This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026.