Diabetes Specialist Dietitian (Adult)
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2259 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
An excellent opportunity has emerged to hire a Band 7 Diabetes Dietitian in the Integrated Diabetes Service- North Mid at RFL NHS Foundation trust (based in Enfield Community), to offer expert assistance in enhancing and improving care for patients with diabetes in the community and acute services. We are looking for passionate professionals to become part of a dynamic team that offers development opportunities to enhance their experience in diabetes within a multidisciplinary workforce.
Job description
To improve the quality of life for people with diabetes To facilitate and support the management of people with diabetes in a primary care setting To empower the person to take control of their diabetes Support to GP with patients seen in primary care. To support the service, primary care, the acute sector and community services in providing case management for people with diabetes who are at risk of unplanned admission and facilitate timely discharge from hospital To provide advice and support to social services and residential & nursing homes. To reduce waiting times and contribute to meeting the 4-week Referral to treat pathway
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian Relevant 1st degree
- Specialist Diabetes Course
- DAFNE (Dose adjustment for normal eating or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Recent extensive experience in specialist inpatient diabetes care
- Experience in teaching multidisciplinary staff.
- Able to demonstrate contribution to clinical protocols.
- Experience of supervising other healthcare professionals
skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role, competencies of the post, being aware of own boundaries and other members of health care team.
About the employer
The Integrated Diabetes Service is a nurse-led service supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a diabetes consultant, clinical nurse lead, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitian, psychologist, healthcare assistant, and a health and wellbeing coach.
The service delivers specialised care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including support for pregnancy, renal, and preconception clinics. Care is provided through a fully integrated model, with close collaboration between community and acute teams.
The service adopts a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Clinical activities include assessment, diagnosis, shared decision-making, and the delivery of personalised treatment and management plans, focusing on achieving the three treatment targets and completing the nine key diabetes care processes.
This includes comprehensive assessment of patient history and pathology, management of diabetes-related complications, and review of dietary and lifestyle interventions. The service also provides structured education programmes for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2259 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~68k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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