Job Description

Expected Shortlisting Date
05/11/2025
Planned Interview Date
19/11/2025
Would you like to work in one of the largest teaching Hospitals in the UK?
We are pleased to be advertising an exciting opportunity for a permanent (1.0 WTE (37.5 hours / week)) Specialist Diabetes Dietitian (Band 6) based in the Manny Cussins Diabetes Centre at St Jamess Hospital at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).
This dietetic role is embedded within the Diabetes Service multidisciplinary team (MDT) and within our large and friendly dietetic service.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills to work as an integral member of our team.
For further information please contact Gillian Williams (Clinical Dietetic Manager): Gillian.Williams16@nhs.net or Charlotte Savory (Senior Specialist Diabetes Dietitian) - charlotte.savory2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The LTHT Diabetes service provides care for adult patients predominately with Type 1 Diabetes and includes sub speciality areas of Young Adults, insulin pump therapy, a pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes antenatal service, delivery of DAFNE education and an inpatient service.
You will be responsible for a busy clinical caseload covering both inpatients and outpatients. Clinical experience of the dietetic management of patients with Diabetes would be an advantage.
There are also opportunities to be involved in departmental and MDT quality improvement initiatives/ working groups, in the planning and delivery of nutritional education to health care professionals and to contribute to service development initiatives.
As part of this role, you will contribute to the supervision and placement provision for A, B and C Dietetic learners and Apprentice Dietitians.
Once established in the role there is scope for some remote working opportunities (subject to service needs).
About us
We have a strong focus on investing in the professional development of our team. We lead the way in providing training and career development opportunities in every department and at every level of our organisation.
The Nutrition and Dietetic department has a very strong ethos for promoting health and well-being in the workplace with health and well-being champions embedded in teams. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming environment and we regularly celebrate successes and arrange team social events. The Nutrition and Dietetic department is also supportive of flexible working arrangements.
Leeds is a diverse and multicultural city and has many benefits, including good transport links and convenient access to entertainment, events and leisure facilities for all ages and interests.
Our LTHT values are that we are patient-centred, empowered, collaborative, fair and accountable.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-ATH-441
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To provide part of a professional Nutrition and Dietetic care service within a
Specialist area. This includes advice to in-patients, out-patients, all healthcare staff and participation in the training of student dietitians. Shows initiative in assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the Clinical Dietetic Manager in the day to day management of the department.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
The post holder will:
3.1 Manage own case load to a level agreed with supervisor/line manager.
3.2 Be involved in the provision of education and training to healthcare staff, patients, care providers and students.
3.3 Be a key member of the multidisciplinary care team to provide integrated dietetic care.
3.4 Shows initiative in assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the chief dietitian in the day to day management of the department.
3.5 Deliver training to healthcare staff, dietitians and students.
3.6 Be an active member of the out of hours service.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
5.1 BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
5.2 HCPC Registration as a dietitian
5.3 Experience of working within a Dietetic role within a healthcare setting
5.4 Willing to undergo any training as required to enable performance in the job.
5.5 Awareness of current issues in specialised areas of dietetics.
5.6 Able to work within a team, demonstrate initiative, confidence and excellent time management and organisational skills.
5.7 Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
5.8 Good presentation skills in delivering training to large multidisciplinary groups of staff or members of the public (this may involve groups of more than 50 people).
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To provide part of a professional Nutrition and Dietetic care service within a
Specialist area. This includes advice to in-patients, out-patients, all healthcare staff and participation in the training of student dietitians. Shows initiative in assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the Clinical Dietetic Manager in the day to day management of the department.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
The post holder will:
3.1 Manage own case load to a level agreed with supervisor/line manager.
3.2 Be involved in the provision of education and training to healthcare staff, patients, care providers and students.
3.3 Be a key member of the multidisciplinary care team to provide integrated dietetic care.
3.4 Shows initiative in assisting and supporting the senior specialist dietitians and the chief dietitian in the day to day management of the department.
3.5 Deliver training to healthcare staff, dietitians and students.
3.6 Be an active member of the out of hours service.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
5.1 BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
5.2 HCPC Registration as a dietitian
5.3 Experience of working within a Dietetic role within a healthcare setting
5.4 Willing to undergo any training as required to enable performance in the job.
5.5 Awareness of current issues in specialised areas of dietetics.
5.6 Able to work within a team, demonstrate initiative, confidence and excellent time management and organisational skills.
5.7 Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
5.8 Good presentation skills in delivering training to large multidisciplinary groups of staff or members of the public (this may involve groups of more than 50 people).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a dietitian within a healthcare setting
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Dietetic management of patients with Diabetes

Desirable

• Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
• Experience of delivering structured Diabetes education programmes (e.g DAFNE, DESMOND)

Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC Registered Dietitian, please provide registration number
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Leadership skills training
• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change Training
• Accredited DAFNE Educator

Skills & behaviours
Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.
• Demonstrate teamworking skills
• Demonstrate care and compassion when working with others.
• Able to provide an example of innovative practice (using own initiative)
• Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
• Demonstrate good workload management and organisational skills.
• Experience of developing and delivering nutritional education or training
• Demonstrate motivational interviewing skills

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a dietitian within a healthcare setting
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Dietetic management of patients with Diabetes

Desirable

• Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
• Experience of delivering structured Diabetes education programmes (e.g DAFNE, DESMOND)

Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC Registered Dietitian, please provide registration number
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Leadership skills training
• Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change Training
• Accredited DAFNE Educator

Skills & behaviours
Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.
• Demonstrate teamworking skills
• Demonstrate care and compassion when working with others.
• Able to provide an example of innovative practice (using own initiative)
• Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
• Demonstrate good workload management and organisational skills.
• Experience of developing and delivering nutritional education or training
• Demonstrate motivational interviewing skills

Skills Required