Specialist Dietitian - Renal & Diabetes

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Wales is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Dietitian specializing in Diabetes and Renal care. This permanent full-time position entails supporting the development and delivery of best practices in dietetics, conducting assessments, and providing education to patients. Candidates should possess a degree in Dietetics and HCPC registration. The role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills across all areas of dietetics in collaboration with multi-agency teams, with flexibility for evening work when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics.
• HCPC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery in Renal & Diabetes dietetics.
• Conduct dietetic assessment and treatment for patients.
• Provide group education for diabetes patients.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of chronic disease management

Knowledge of delivery of group programmes

Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) East (Wrexham Area) Integrated Health Community are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic dietitian with an interest in Diabetes and Renal to join our team.

Main Duties

The Dietitian will support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to Renal & Diabetes dietetics, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi‑agency teams. This post offers a chance to develop across all pillars of practice.

The renal clinical element of the post involves dietetic assessment and treatment of patients on haemodialysis units, outpatient clinics and acute wards.

The diabetes clinical element of the post includes outpatient clinics for specialist secondary care services and the provision of group education to both Type 1 and complex Type 2 diabetes patients. It is essential the candidate will be able to offer flexible working in the evenings when required.

The successful candidate will support the department with staff supervision and student training on a regular basis.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then BCUHB North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the \"Disability Confident Employer\" scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics


• HCPC registration

Experience

• Post registration training in a specialist area


• Evidence of CPD activity


• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of chronic disease management


• Knowledge of delivery of group programmes


• Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills

Disclosures and Checks

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

Employer's Website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

Job Details

• Date posted: 17 December 2025


• Pay scheme: Agenda for change


• Band: Band 6


• Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year


• Contract: Permanent


• Working pattern: Full-time


• Reference number: 050-AHP267-1225


• Job location: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD