Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the children's diabetes team for a full time band 6 paediatric diabetes specialist dietitian. We are seeking a highly motivated dietitian who would like to develop their career further within the area of childhood and adolescent diabetes. We are a supportive multi‑disciplinary diabetes team based at Dorset County Hospital. The team comprises 2 administrative staff, 1 Health Care Assistant, 4 diabetes specialist nurses, 1 full‑time band 7 lead dietitian, 1 clinical psychologist and 1 assistant psychologist. The majority of children we support have type 1 diabetes, many with hybrid closed‑loop (HCL) systems. As part of this role you will provide evidence‑based diabetes education and support via MDT clinics, pre‑pump dietitian reviews, HCL start sessions and annual dietetic reviews. You will also support families at diagnosis and during admissions. Outside Dorset? You will receive a Warm Welcome payment of £5,000. Responsibilities Provide an efficient and effective evidence‑based dietetic service for children and young people with diabetes. Serve as a source of clinical expertise to the paediatric diabetes multidisciplinary team. Deliver specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients with co‑existing medical conditions. Support training of healthcare professionals, school and nursery staff, and other care providers. Provide support to junior team members and student dietitians. Participate in CPD and attend Dorset‑wide and departmental dietetic sessions. About the Trust At DCHFT we pride ourselves on the care we provide and on the inclusive, fair environment we create for staff. Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high‑quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. We recognise the use of AI tools in applications is not discouraged but integrity and authenticity remain central to our recruitment. UKVI Sponsorship: We may sponsor under the Skilled Worker visa route on a case‑by‑case basis. Position Details Band: 6  Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year  Contract: Permanent  Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working  Location: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree/Post‑graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics. Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC. Suggested minimum 18 months post‑registration experience. Wide‑ranging clinical dietetic experience, including paediatrics or diabetes. Extensive experience working as part of a multi‑professional team. Knowledge of BDA and HCPC standards. Desirable Clinical Supervisory Skills course. Basic training in communication and behaviour change. Evidence of continuing professional development. Teaching qualification or experience of delivering education to groups. Counselling skills training/course. Basic management training/experience. Experience of working at Band 6 level. Experience of training other healthcare professionals. Knowledge of child development. Experience of working with children and young people. Experience of writing policy/guidelines. Experience of conducting audit or research. Experience supervising staff and student training. Advanced clinical reasoning. Car owner/driver. Knowledge of safeguarding. Disclosure & Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Additional Information Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. All applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Contact For more information, contact Melanie Nutt at melanie.nutt@dchft.nhs.uk. For application details, use Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr