Job vacancy: Specialist Diabetes Dietitian, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Bury

Job summary

Main area: Nutrition and Dietetics
Grade: Band 5/6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (Over 4 days (Monday to Friday))
Job ref: 236-BCO-P259-25-A

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Phoenix Centre & Moorgate Primary Care Centre
Town: Bury
Salary: £31,049 - £46,580 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/09/2025 23:59

Specialist Diabetes Dietitian

Band 5/6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential criteria

BSc/MSc Nutrition and Dietetics or Post Graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

Diabetes qualification/evidence of study
Membership of the BDA
Member of special interest group.
Accredited BDA course in specialist area.
Non-Medical Prescribing or working towards

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

Awareness of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethic and Standards of proficiency
Up to date clinical or scientific knowledge of the management of diabetes mellitus
Knowledge and experience of working in the field of diabetes.
Experience of delivering group-based education.
Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment (including calculating nutritional requirements and anthropometry) in a range of clinical conditions
Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for diabetes management
Willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge and undertake further training in line with demands of the service provision.
Knowledge of different ethic cultures and religions
Uses clear examples to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the NHS
To have an understanding of and adhere to relevant Trust policies and procedures including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety.

Desirable criteria

Understanding of dietary management of patients with diabetes
Skilled in diabetes technologies such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring
Experience of pre-registration dietetic student training.
DAFNE Trained
DESMOND trained

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to convey complex information in an understandable way
Good presentation skills
To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role
Ability to work flexibly within a stressful and unpredictable environment to meet the demands of the service
Good team working skills
Able to travel across Northern Care alliance sites, access training and attend meetings
Evidence of reflective practice and portfolio development skills including CPD activities related to diabetes
Basic knowledge of clinical governance
Awareness of role of audit and evidence based practice
Computing Skills
Ability to demonstrate organisational skills including time management, prioritising and the ability to complete a task.
Ability to work autonomously within code of practice with peer support.
Ability to reflect and appraise own performance

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in the community
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of liaising between primary and secondary care

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Danielle Weiner
Job title: Diabetes Specialist Dietitian team leader
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0161 206 0552
Additional information: [email protected]

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Specialist Diabetes Dietitian

Band 5/6

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

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