# Highly Specialist Diabetes Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-diabetes-dietitian/6e117ac5-653f-4c17-bc02-75cc8bfca743 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-diabetes-dietitian/6e117ac5-653f-4c17-bc02-75cc8bfca743.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Derby Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T11:58:22.370Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Highly_Specialist_Dietitian_Diabetes/Highly_Specialist_Dietitian_Diabetes-v8332362 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8332362?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Advanced knowledge and evidence of independently managing insulin therapy including hybrid closed loop pumps - Evidence of working with people with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy - Able to communicate with patients in a compassionate and supportive manner ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of working as a specialist diabetes dietitian in an NHS role - Evidence of MDT working - Experience of managing a complex workload and respond flexibly to changing priorities and competing demands **Desirable** - Evidence of service development - Evidence of service planning ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Dietetic Degree - HCPC registration - Evidence of post graduate diabetes training ## Documents - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) - [job description highly specialist diabetes dietitian (pdf, 998.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10671213) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.