St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustHighly Specialist Dietitian for DiabetesThe closing date is 26 July 2026Job summaryBand 6/7 Role Depending on Experience - (Support will be provided from B6 to B7 once competencies are achieved)
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary diabetes team at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, with potential for cross site working within the diabetes dietetic team at St George's Hospital. To be responsible for providing a highly specialist dietetic service to diabetic outpatients; following evidence based practice, being an active multidisciplinary team member, providing education, developing nutrition policies and guidelines, participating in audit and research related to diabetes in order to improve health outcomes and develop the role and service.
Main duties of the jobThis is a face-to face outpatient role at Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton, providing nutritional management and specialist diabetes education to adults with Type 1 and complex Type 2 diabetes. You should have advanced knowledge and experience of diabetes dietetics.
The role involves working with diabetes technology including CGM devices, insulin pumps and hybrid-closed loop systems.
Education is provided to patients in a one-to-one and group setting.
The postholder works closely within the multi-disciplinary team but also requires autonomous working and the ability to problem solve independently.
There is also potential for cross site working within the Thomas Addison Unit Diabetes Team at St George's Hospital.
This is a part-time post of 22.5hours per week and flexible working hours may be agreed.
About usThe post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
The dietetic department at St George's consists of over 60 dietitians, who provide inpatient, outpatient and community services to a variety of specialities including oncology, renal, neurology, haematology, cardiology, major trauma, gastro, diabetes, infectious diseases and paediatrics. There are numerous opportunities for professional and personal development
DetailsDate posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year, Per annum including inner london HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 200-8005332-DE-PT
Job locations: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specificationPerson SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC current registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable- Postgraduate training in diabetes
- Membership of BDA and Diabetes Specialist Group (DSG)
- DAFNE or BERTIE trained
ExperienceEssential- Postgraduate experience of working in acute and/or community dietetic services at a specialist level
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research in relevant clinical area
- Experience in the clinical supervision of students/junior staff
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in teaching and education to patient groups and healthcare professionals in relevant clinical area
Desirable- Significant clinical experience of working in diabetes including insulin pumps
SkillsEssential- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent IT skills
- Motivation and behavioural change skills
KnowledgeEssential- Working at Masters level or equivalent in speciality area
- Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS
OtherEssential- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Membership of British Dietetic Association or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT
Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Principal Dietitian (Community Services), Claire Cullingham, csw.dietitians@stgeorges.nhs.uk, 02087258055
