Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian - Dorchester - Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

Do you have an interest in or passion for working with children and young people with diabetes? Do you have experience in the management of paediatric diabetes and would like to develop your knowledge and upskill further?

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 that are based on site at Dorset County Hospital. We are a team of 2 administrative staff, 1 Health Care Assistant, 4 diabetes specialist nurses, 1 full time band 7 lead diabetes specialist dietitian, 1 clinical psychologist and 1 assistant psychologist who support our children and families with diabetes alongside our Paediatric Diabetes Consultants. The majority of children we support have type 1 diabetes with a high proportion of these using HCL systems. This role will enable you to help empower and provide evidence based diabetes education to children and families via MDT clinics, pre-pump dietitian reviews, HCL start sessions and annual dietetic reviews as well as provide support to our children and families at diagnosis and during their admissions to hospital.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Dorset County Hospital Paediatric Dietetic and Diabetes teams to provide an efficient and effective, evidence-based dietetic service for a complex caseload of children and young people with diabetes (CYPD).

To be a source of clinical expertise to the paediatric diabetes multi-disciplinary team.

To provide dietetic care for (CYPD), primarily those with type 1, in a variety of settings in the West Dorset locality.

To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients with co-existing medical conditions requiring additional dietary manipulation.

To work as part of the paediatric diabetes multi-disciplinary team training other healthcare professionals, school and nursery staff and other care providers.

To provide support for junior members of the team and student dietitians.

Your line manager will provide regular reviews/support, to help you develop your skills. The Department encourages CPD and benefits from good relationships with neighbouring Dietetic Teams, with twice-yearly Dorset-wide Dietetic CPD sessions in addition to monthly Departmental sessions.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our 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. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

405-25-AHP481SPDD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree/Post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Suggested minimum of 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 the BDA and HCPC standards that govern dietetics

Desirable

• Experience of working at Band 6 level
• Experience in 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 with managing or supervising staff
• Experience of student training
• Sound clinical knowledge relating to paediatrics and/or diabetes

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to implement the BDA Nutritional Care Process
• Competent written communication skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of excellent time management skills; flexibility, ability to prioritise work, use initiative to complete projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to student dietitians and clinically support/line manage junior staff
• Understanding of confidentiality as it relates to dietetic practice
• A working knowledge of Microsoft and NHS computer systems including technology for delivery of virtual services
• An understanding of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice
• Able to travel to community settings for outreach work
• Evidence of the ability to influence others both within and outside the profession
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• Advanced clinical reasoning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to process complex information or situations
• Car owner/driver
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice
• Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limits

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree/Post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Suggested minimum of 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 the BDA and HCPC standards that govern dietetics

Desirable

• Experience of working at Band 6 level
• Experience in 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 with managing or supervising staff
• Experience of student training
• Sound clinical knowledge relating to paediatrics and/or diabetes

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to implement the BDA Nutritional Care Process
• Competent written communication skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of excellent time management skills; flexibility, ability to prioritise work, use initiative to complete projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to student dietitians and clinically support/line manage junior staff
• Understanding of confidentiality as it relates to dietetic practice
• A working knowledge of Microsoft and NHS computer systems including technology for delivery of virtual services
• An understanding of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice
• Able to travel to community settings for outreach work
• Evidence of the ability to influence others both within and outside the profession
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• Advanced clinical reasoning
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to process complex information or situations
• Car owner/driver
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice
• Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limits

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

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Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

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