Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

NHS

  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 3 days ago
We are looking for an innovative, self-motivated Dietitian to take up a post working with children and adolescents with Diabetes. You will have excellent clinical skills and a broad knowledge of Diabetes with previous experience of working with these age groups.Alongside the lead Dietitian for Paediatric Diabetes you will be providing specialist input as an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team at the Diabetes Centre. You will contribute to the dietetic service for paediatric diabetes, including developing structured education in conjunction with the paediatric diabetes specialist nurses.You will be able to work autonomously, providing highly specialised clinical assessments and treatment to a complex caseload of children and young people with Diabetes in a variety of settings.You will be part of a team consisting of 26 Dietitians and 8 Dietetic Technicians/Assistants as well as Administrative and Secretarial staff working across both the acute and community sectors.We are a recognised department for student training in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire and high priority is given to the continuing professional development of our staff.Main duties of the job
  • To contribute to the development of an effective and innovative dietetic service to children and young people with diabetes using a high level of knowledge, skill and experience.
  • To be responsible for the provision of highly specialised dietetic service to paediatric patients with Type 1 diabetes requiring nutritional intervention
  • To be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, evidence-based dietetic service to a complex case load of children and young people with diabetes in a variety of settings.
  • To provide specialist input to the Diabetes Multi-disciplinary Team by contributing to the strategic development of the Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes service, achievement of the Best Practice Tariff criteria and training of other health professionals.
  • To adjust insulin doses according to dietary intake and other relevant factors, as described in the Ipswich Hospital 'Protocol for adjustment of insulin in children and young people 0-18 years' .
About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number432-HR654-25Job locationsIpswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
  • Current HCPC registration in Dietetics
  • Member of British Dietetic Association
  • Membership of the BDA paediatric group and or paediatric DMEG
  • Recognised University course with Post registration training in diabetes or equivalent experience in diabetes
Desirable
  • Membership of relevant specialist interest groups
  • Leadership qualifications e.g. LEO, supervisory skills, management training
  • Post registration training in paediatric dietetics (modular courses in paediatrics)
ExperienceEssential
  • Proven post registration experience in diabetes and paediatrics.
  • Working with children with diabetes
  • Current or recent experience working within a Diabetes and/or Paediatric MDT
  • Experience of multi-agency and collaborative working
Desirable
  • Experience of service development and/or practice innovation
  • Experience of training/teaching healthcare professionals and patients
  • Car driver
  • Experience of delivery of structured education in diabetes and/or paediatrics
Personal SkillsEssential
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
  • Be flexible, adaptable and creative
  • Be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
Training and Professional DevelopmentEssential
  • Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning
  • Demonstrate own practice is up to date and evidence-based and be able to demonstrate an awareness of current relevant research
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
  • Current HCPC registration in Dietetics
  • Member of British Dietetic Association
  • Membership of the BDA paediatric group and or paediatric DMEG
  • Recognised University course with Post registration training in diabetes or equivalent experience in diabetes
Desirable
  • Membership of relevant specialist interest groups
  • Leadership qualifications e.g. LEO, supervisory skills, management training
  • Post registration training in paediatric dietetics (modular courses in paediatrics)
ExperienceEssential
  • Proven post registration experience in diabetes and paediatrics.
  • Working with children with diabetes
  • Current or recent experience working within a Diabetes and/or Paediatric MDT
  • Experience of multi-agency and collaborative working
Desirable
  • Experience of service development and/or practice innovation
  • Experience of training/teaching healthcare professionals and patients
  • Car driver
  • Experience of delivery of structured education in diabetes and/or paediatrics
Personal SkillsEssential
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
  • Be flexible, adaptable and creative
  • Be able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
Training and Professional DevelopmentEssential
  • Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning
  • Demonstrate own practice is up to date and evidence-based and be able to demonstrate an awareness of current relevant research

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