Children’s Diabetes Dietitian

Job summary Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident paediatric dietitian with an interest in diabetes care? We are looking for a Children's Diabetes Dietitian to join our Children and Young People's Diabetes Service at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to cover 12 months maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a friendly, supportive and highly motivated multidisciplinary team, providing specialist dietetic assessment, treatment, education and support for children and young people with diabetes, their families and carers. The role will include inpatient care, multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, dietetic-led clinics, community working and close collaboration with nursing, medical, psychology and wider allied health professional colleagues. Main duties of the job o Provide specialist dietetic education and support for children and young people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes from diagnosis through to transition to adult services.o Support children, young people, families, carers and school staff to develop confidence in diabetes self-management.o Provide education and advice on diabetes technology, including insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loop systems where appropriate.o Contribute to service development, audit, research, quality improvement and national programmes including the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit.o Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to meet Paediatric Diabetes Best Practice Tariff criteria and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Details Date posted 27 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 309-UCLH-8252149 Job locations University College London Hospitals 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For the full