Specialist Dietitian (Paediatric Diabetes)


Location
Bedford, England
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 pa
Profession
Dietitian
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
14 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity cover)
Posted Date
01 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

10 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge

    paeds knowledge

  • Knowledge

    diabetes knowledge

  • Knowledge

    communication skills

  • Experience

    Paeds

  • Experience

    Diabetes

  • Experience

    MDT working

  • Experience

    Teaching

  • Experience

    Audit/research/service improvement

  • Qualifications

    Dietetics degree

  • Qualifications

    HCPC registration

Desirable

6 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Paeds diabetes knowledge

  • Experience

    Paeds diabetes

  • Experience

    NHS experience

  • Qualifications

    Post grad training in paeds/diabetes

  • Qualifications

    BDA paeds modules 1 +/- 2

  • Qualifications

    Validated post grad training

Job overview

We are delighted to welcome applications for a Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian to join our dedicated Paediatric Diabetes Team. You will provide expert nutritional assessment, advice, and education to children and young people living with diabetes, supporting them and their families to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised, evidence-based care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development and delivery of high-quality paediatric diabetes services across North and Mid Bedfordshire, while supporting service improvement and innovation.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist dietetic care to children and young people living with diabetes, managing a varied and complex caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will deliver expert nutritional education, advice, and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure personalised, evidence-based care.

The role also provides opportunities to contribute to service development and improvement initiatives, clinical audit, staff training, and the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based paediatric diabetes services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

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This advert is for Specialist Dietitian (Paediatric Diabetes) with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bedford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pa. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.

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