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Specialist Dietitian - Renal & Diabetes


Location
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
Profession
Dietitian
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
27 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Requirement to work evening sessions as needed to meet Renal and Diabetes service needs
Posted Date
14 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Central Integrated Health Community are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic dietitian with an interest in Diabetes and Renal to join our team.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the dietetic department and wider BCUHB dietetic team, joining an enthusiastic and friendly team of over 80 dietitians delivering services in acute, primary care and public health.

Main duties of the job

The Dietitian will support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice in relation to Renal & Diabetes dietetics, working as an integral member of, and in partnership with multi-agency teams. This post, offers a chance to develop across all pillars of practice.

The renal clinical element of the post involves dietetic assessment and treatment of patients on haemodialysis units, outpatient clinics and acute wards.

The diabetes clinical element of the post includes outpatient clinics for primary and specialist secondary care services and the provision of group education to both Type 1 and complex Type 2 diabetes patients. Education and training will also be required within primary care settings. It is essential the candidate will be able to offer flexible working in the evenings when required.

The successful candidate will support the department with staff supervision and student training on a regular basis.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration training in a specialist area
  • Evidence of CPD activity
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Dietetics
  • HCPC registration

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Advanced knowledge of chronic disease management
  • Knowledge of delivery of group programmes
  • Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills

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This advert is for Specialist Dietitian - Renal & Diabetes with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Glan Clwyd Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Requirement to work evening sessions as needed to meet Renal and Diabetes service needs. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.

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