Job summary
We are looking for an experienced diabetes dietitian to join our team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust for a permanent role focussed on supporting the insulin pump and antenatal services.

The post holder will be joining our diabetes dietetic team which consists of 4 band 7 dietitians (one of which is this post), a band 6 dietitian and 2 band 5-6 progression posts. The team are supported by an experienced MDT team of consultants and diabetes specialist nurses.

The team work cross site at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton, and other satellite sites. Having a driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential.

Main duties of the job
The posts will include working with diabetes patients in an outpatient setting.

The applicant must have experience in independently managing:

• Hybrid closed loop insulin pumps
• CGMs
• Glucose management in pregnancy

The post will also include audit, quality improvement and service development as well as supporting junior staff members.

The department is committed to student training and dietetic apprenticeship. You will be involved in delivering placements for A, B and C placements.

Please read the job description and job specification for responsibilities of the role and what it entails.

Closing date of applications: 26 October 2026
Interview date: 9 November 2026

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A and Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

• Essential: Dietetic Degree
• Essential: HCPC registration
• Essential: Evidence of post graduate diabetes training

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of working as a specialist diabetes dietitian in an NHS role
• Essential: Evidence of MDT working
• Essential: Experience of managing a complex workload and respond flexibly to changing priorities and competing demands
• Desirable: Evidence of service development
• Desirable: Evidence of service planning

Knowledge

• Essential: Advanced knowledge and evidence of independently managing insulin therapy including hybrid closed loop pumps
• Essential: Evidence of working with people with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy
• Essential: Able to communicate with patients in a compassionate and supportive manner

Location: Derby
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa (Agenda for Change, Band 7)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-CDCS-4421

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.