Band 6 Diabetes Dietitian


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Harlow, CM20 1QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Main duties of the job To be a source of expertise regarding Dietetic care for patients living with Diabetes. To manage a Dietetic inpatient caseload which will include, but not be limited to, patients living with Diabetes. Other areas are likely to include Medical wards, Surgical wards, Care of the Elderly wards and Acute Admission wards, depending on service needs. To accept clinical responsibility for designated caseload and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regards to clinical and service priorities, readjusting priorities as situations change and arise. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of clinical risk for patients within caseload. To manage a regular outpatient Dietetic clinic for patients living with Diabetes. There may be the requirement to attend a regular Multi-Disciplinary Foot Team (MDFT) clinic. To provide Dietetic input to a weekly Diabetes ward round, with attendance shared between this role and the other B6 Diabetes Dietitian role. To work within a team to ensure appropriate cover for the Dietetic service, and to escalate any concerns to senior managers when appropriate. To effectively raise concerns with regards to safeguarding and/or the safety of patients or staff members through the appropriate channels. To conduct nutritional assessments and implement individualised, evidence-based treatment plans. This will include the calculation of nutritional requirements and the gathering and interpretation of relevant anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, environmental, social and functional information. This will require analysing highly complex, and sometimes conflicting information, liaising with other healthcare professionals, and will include ethical decision making as part of a team. To set appropriate timescales for patient reviews, to evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans if required. To advise on the appropriate use of nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals, and other borderline substances as listed in the British National Formulary, after the assessment of patients’ nutritional status’ and in accordance with Trust prescribing guidelines. To be aware of changes to nutritional product formularies. To advise and liaise with catering staff concerning the specialist dietary needs for patients, and to assist in advising the catering department regarding the preparation of special meals as required. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and to communicate assessments appropriately, in the form of reports and letters. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for the role. We welcome telephone conversations for further information. Please conact Adele Ward on 01279 827443.

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