Band 8a Clinical Lead Diabetes Dietitian (Adult)

Overview

An excellent opportunity to hire one lead band 8a Diabetes Dietitian to offer expert assistance in enhancing care for patients with Type 1 diabetes. The role leads a dynamic team with development opportunities to advance diabetes care within a multidisciplinary workforce.To plan, implement and monitor strategic delivery of a highly specialist, evidence-based clinically effective service in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. To develop a new service pathway to improve patient safety on the wards, focusing on the emergency departments across the trust in reducing hypoglycaemic events. To develop the Adult Diabetes Dietetic Clinical Lead role to Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) including the development of competencies and structure.Responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner providing advanced Diabetes Dietetic assessment and management to a highly specialised clinical caseload with complex presentations, interpreting and analysing clinical and non-clinical data to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses.To work as an advanced practitioner, using assessment, diabetes technology, supplementary prescribing and advanced clinical reasoning skills, to assist in the management of diabetes.Work as a supplementary non-medical prescriber (adhering to Trust policy) with the ability to initiate and adjust medication within your field of expertise.See attached job description for further information.About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK''s largest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in AandE, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. We offer flexible hours, generous benefits and opportunities for training and career progression.For more information about the Trust, please visit the Royal Free London jobs website.Details

Date posted: 16 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 8aSalary: £64,156 to £71,148 per annum inclusive of HCASContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 391-RFL-7416866Job locations: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QGJob responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on main responsibilities.Qualifications and experience

EssentialRecognised Dietetics Degree qualification or equivalentHealth Professions Council - Licence to PracticeExperienceExperienced at supervising junior staff/dietetic studentsManagement/leadership experiencePersonal attributesFlexible, adaptable and creativeAble to reflect and appraise own performance and that of othersAdditional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional ..... full job details .....