Trainee Specialist Diabetes Dietitian (Adult and Paediatric)

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dudley is looking for a Trainee Specialist Diabetes Dietitian to join their multidisciplinary team. This role requires passion for dietary change and commitment to improving diabetes care through education and counselling. Candidates will engage in structured training, enhance their professional skills, and contribute to patient care across adult and paediatric services. Contact Hannah McOnie for more information and apply via email.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Committed to service improvement and development in diabetes care.
• Prepared to engage in structured competency training and professional development.
• Able to provide specialized dietetic assessment and advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment, advice, and counselling.
• Lead the dietetic component of structured diabetes education.
• Deliver structured diabetes education programmes and support CPD.

Skills

Passion for dietary change

Experience with diabetes care

Counselling skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability to different settings

Education

Relevant degree in dietetics

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about driving dietary change in diabetes care, committed to service improvement, and ready to embrace an exciting new chapter in their career. Whether you're newly qualified or more experienced, we’ll support your development.

For those just starting out, we offer a structured competency training plan designed to help you progress to Band 6 within 6–12 months, depending on your experience and performance. If you're already experienced, you'll be able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact as Band 6 specialist.

We are unique in that the Diabetes Dietitians within the adult and paediatric services are one united team meaning that evidence and practice can be aligned and robust. There is an excellent opportunity for CPD as the job is diverse with many opportunities for learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment, advice, and counselling to a varied caseload across both adult and paediatric age groups as a key member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
• Lead on the dietetic component of structured diabetes education for patients and their carers, empowering individuals to manage their condition and improve quality of life.
• Deliver and contribute to a wide range of structured diabetes education programmes, including Roche carbohydrate counting course, Xpert Training, and specialist dietary support to pregnant women with diabetes, ensuring safe and effective nutritional care throughout pregnancy.
• Work across three MDTs: adult acute, adult community, and paediatric diabetes services, adapting to the needs of each setting while maintaining high standards of care.
• Support CPD and ongoing professional development to enhance clinical expertise and leadership skills within a nurturing environment.

Ideal for

The Trainee Specialist Diabetes Dietitian – Adult and Paediatric role is for those who want to contribute to collaborative care planning and decision-making as part of the MDT.

About the Organization

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and our vision is “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are committed to the NHS People Promise, work-life balance, flexible working options, and reasonable adjustments where possible. We foster an inclusive environment and strive for a workforce representative of the population we serve.

Development and Equality

We offer opportunities to develop and grow within roles through our Learning & OD Team, with topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please view our EDI information: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk).

How to Apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits contact: Hannah McOnie, Diabetes Lead Dietitian. Email: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone] Ext 3148.