Highly Specialist Diabetes Dietitian | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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.

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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

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026