BHSCT - Band 6 - Diabetes Dietitian

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: Trust wide
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 16/10/26
• Closes: Fri, 30 October 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

Notes

We accept online applications only. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Diabetes Specialist Dietitian

Permanent or Temporary / full time or part-time to generate a waiting list

LOCATION: Trust Wide

BAND: 6

REPORTS TO: Clinical Lead Dietitian - Endocrinology

RESPONSIBLE TO: Nutrition and Dietetic Service Manager

Job Summary / Main Purpose

To work as part of the diabetes multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist dietetic input and Structured Patient Education to the diabetes services for patients from older adolescents to old age including pregnancy in the Belfast HSC trust.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

For each of the following, the postholder will;

Support the Nutrition and Dietetic Service Manager in the provision of a quality service to diabetes within the trust.

Support the Nutrition and Dietetic Service Manager in developing the service to diabetes within the trust.

Provide highly specialised therapeutic dietary advice and treatment plans to patients with complex needs and carers, including use of cognitive behavioural strategies, carbohydrate counting and meal plans, to facilitate management of diabetes.

Deliver structured patient education programmes to people with diabetes in accordance with agreed quality standards.

Make recommendations regarding specialist nutritional products based on clinical condition and monitor their effectiveness, modifying treatment using clinical and professional judgement.

Be active member of both dietetic department and diabetes MDT through regular attendance at and involvement in department meetings, continuous professional development, team meetings, and relevant regional and national diabetes meetings.

Facilitate seamless transfer from acute to community based locations and vice versa.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current research literature and dietetic practice with particular reference to diabetes.

Fully engage in staff development, performance review and supervision (including relevant post graduate training in diabetes) as deemed necessary by the Clinical Lead Dietitian to fulfil the duties of the post.

Develop, update and implement evidence based standards, protocols and resources in diabetes both locally and regionally.

Develop, plan, deliver and evaluate training in the speciality area of diabetes to colleagues and other health professionals both locally and regionally.

Assist in the operational management of elective waiting lists where required.

Plan student training programmes, teach and supervise students (dietetic and other as required).

Provide, supervision, support and advice to junior dietetic staff.

Participate in relevant uni/multi-disciplinary audit/research. Produce and present reports, posters and journal articles on diabetes to peers, other health professionals and patient groups.

Participate in induction, recruitment and selection of staff.

Be able to utilise appropriate IT packages such as PARIS, and NIECR.

Maintain high quality patient records and collate statistical data as required.

Work within HCPC and BDA professional codes and standards.

Develop and maintain links with Diabetes UK and BDA Diabetes Specialist Group.

Ensure own practice is within the trust and department clinical governance strategy framework.

Work in conjunction with dietitians across the Trust area, to provide an arrangement for covering clinical workload during holidays/sickness or training, as required.

Assist with the review and development of relevant educational information / resources, and order and maintain stock levels as required.

Ensure as far as possible the health, safety and welfare of patients, staff and self under the terms of current health and safety legislation and trust policy.

Be able to respond to unpredictable circumstances such as a patient experiencing a "hypoglycaemic event".

Carry out any other duties required by the Nutrition and Dietetic Service Manager.

Adheres to Trust complaints policy in addition to reporting incidents/complaints to the Line Manager including existing or potential health hazards.

The post holder may be required to work shifts, weekends, out of hours & statutory days. In response to continued service development the duties of the post may be conducted over a 7 day period.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments');

Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique;

Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian / Band 6

Degree or Diploma in Nutrition and/or Dietetics OR a related Degree with post graduate qualification in Dietetics.

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council in dietetics (or eligible for registration at time of appointment).

Ideally candidates should have 18 months postgraduate clinical working with at least 6 months clinical experience in Diabetes at a minimum of Band 5 level. However due to recruitment difficulties, applicants with 18 months clinical experience (some of which needs to be in Diabetes) at a minimum of Band 5 are eligible to apply. If successful appropriate support and training will be provided in the first year to reach the necessary competencies for the post

Hold a current full driving license valid in the UK with access to a car.

'Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.'

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge on formulating and implementing dietary treatments for patients.

Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills. Interview

Have completed the CEC competency Level 2 Diabetes course.

Previous experience with counselling/ behaviour modification in patients with complex dietary restrictions and regimens.

Professional membership of Diabetes UK and BDA Diabetes Specialist Group.

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role