Senior Diabetes Dietitian

The Senior Diabetes Dietitian will provide specialist clinical care within the multidisciplinary diabetes service at King's College Hospital, with a primary focus on gestational diabetes (GDM) and antenatal diabetes.

Clinical responsibilities

Undertake specialist nutritional assessment, develop and evaluate individualised treatment plans, deliver GDM group education and contribute to multidisciplinary antenatal clinics. Manage an allocated caseload independently within demonstrated competencies, with appropriate clinical supervision.

Specialist development

Progressively develop expertise in adult Type 1 diabetes, including newly diagnosed education, carbohydrate counting, multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Undertake MDI DAFNE educator training as competencies develop and contribute to structured education delivery.

Leadership and education

Develop increasing responsibility for GDM dietetic provision and progress towards the role of Student Training Lead. Support student supervision, multidisciplinary teaching and the development of patient education resources.

Service improvement and governance

Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and evidence-based practice. Maintain professional standards, accurate clinical records and effective multidisciplinary communication. The postholder will receive structured induction, mentorship and clinical supervision. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities and essential and desirable criteria.