Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian in Adult Diabetes (0.6 WTE).

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and patient-centred dietitian to join our established Diabetes Dietetic Team. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist nutritional assessment, advice and support to adults living with diabetes across a range of outpatient and multidisciplinary settings. The successful candidate will work closely with consultant diabetologists, diabetes specialist nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and other complex diabetes-related conditions.

This post is ideally suited to a dietitian with experience in diabetes care who is looking to further develop their specialist knowledge and leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team.If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and empowering individuals to self-manage their diabetes through effective nutritional interventions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be expected to demonstrate experience across all aspects of adult diabetes care, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy (pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes) and an awareness of other classifications of diabetes.

Using specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills, you will assess, diagnose, agree, plan, implement and evaluate personalised diabetes and dietetic care plans. You will regularly review and interpret data from continuous glucose monitors to support optimal diabetes management and inform treatment recommendations.

Working autonomously, you will provide one-to-one consultations, empowering patients to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to self-manage their diabetes and make sustainable lifestyle changes. You will support patients in achieving their clinical and personal goals through collaborative decision-making and behaviour change approaches.

You will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing delivery of a high-quality diabetes service, demonstrating a commitment to collaborative working, innovation and continuous professional development

About us
We are a large, friendly department based on 2 sites: Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). There is free bus travel between these sites for Trust staff.

The Department of Dietetics is a dynamic and forward-thinking department operating across both hospital sites, structured into three key portfolios. These include Nutrition and Dietetics, encompassing acute services, renal, oncology, nutrition support, education, and the adult diabetes service; the Home Enteral Feeding Service, providing comprehensive care for adult and paediatric patients requiring enteral feeding across the county; and the Specialist Weight Management Service, delivering a specialist Tier 3 weight management programme.

The Department has an ambitious and evolving vision, striving to become a recognised centre of excellence for dietetics both regionally and nationally. Staff are actively encouraged and supported to engage in service evaluation, research, innovation, and teaching, ensuring continuous development and the highest standards of patient care.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
(pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 318-26-T0530
Job locations: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification for further details

The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload, providing expert dietetic care across a range of diabetes outpatient clinics, including antenatal diabetes clinics, insulin pump services and general diabetes clinics. You will undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individuals with complex medical, nutritional and psychological needs.

Additional Contact Details
Laura Pitman Diabetes Dietitian B6
Laura.Pitman@nhs.net

Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Dietetics
• Registered with HCPC
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of developing and delivering training materials to a variety of audiences, including staff and other health care professionals
• Demonstrate experience in treating patients with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, including knowledge of insulin regimes and other diabetes medications
• Experience of effectively working within a team
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, caring and empath, and can relate well to patients and staff
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening skills
• Ability to deliver group education sessions to patients, colleagues and healthcare staff
• Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and plan their dietetic and diabetes care
• Ability to make decisions regarding a change in practice based on clinical evidence and to disseminate information to other professionals
• Ability to problem solve
• To demonstrate Trust required behaviours in working towards individual, departmental, divisional and trust objectives and goals
• Evidence of computer literacy skills, email, data input, internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible
• To be able to cope working across site in a busy and changing environment, with the ability to remain calm and in control
• Desire to deliver a high-quality service
• Willingness to lead change and be flexibly and adaptable
• Able to work reliably and consistently
• Experience of handling difficult and sensitive situations well
• To maintain a professional appearance and behaviour when representing the department and Trust

Desirable

• Post registration training/qualification
• Attendance at relevant accredited courses- including MI and behaviour change
• Member of the BDA
• Car owner/driver
• Able to demonstrate a depth of post registration experience in general dietetics and additional experience within diabetes
• Demonstrate experience of involvement in service development
• Experience and knowledge of continuous glucose monitors and hybrid closed loop technology
• Knowledge and experience of weight management techniques
• Experience of leading and managing staff
• Experience in implementing clinical governance
• Responsible for clinical supervision of junior staff and students
• To be able to manage change and conflict
• Able to travel to other hospitals and community locations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.