Senior Research Dietitian or Developmental Band 6 Research Dietitian

Job summary The LDC is the largest diabetes research group in the UK with a local, national and global reputation for excellence in clinical research. It has a multimillion pound annual budget, over 160 staff employed through the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and the University of Leicester (UofL) and a portfolio of over 40 active commercial and academic trials. The LDC is co-Directed by 2 NIHR Senior Investigators who have a proactive and innovative approach to the on-going growth and development of both the Centre and its staff with a clear vision and strategy for the future. The LDC hosts the Lifestyle Theme within the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), a collaboration between the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and the University of Leicester, the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC)-East Midlands, and the Centre for Ethnic Health Research. It is located at Leicester General Hospital and encompasses a floor space of ~ 5000m2 which includes a state-of-the-art exercise and metabolic assessment lab, metabolic kitchen, a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanner for the gold standard assessment of body composition, clinical assessment rooms, patient education facilities, large and small meeting rooms, and a 4/5 space day ward. Please see the accompanying job summary form for full details of the role and responsibilities. Main duties of the job LDC are renowned for research harnessing the power of lifestyle behaviours within the prevention and management of obesity and diabetes, including ongoing work investigating how lifestyle therapies can be used in synergy with pharmaceutical therapies to optimise whole body health. Funders include the NIHR, various research councils (including MRC), charities and industry, and its senior investigators hold and/or lead the largest research funding awards within UHL and the University of Leicester. The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) are looking for a talented, motivated Senior Clinical Research Dietitian (Band 7) to join the team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of work exploring the impact of lifestyle behaviours, including diet and nutrition, on whole-body health in people living with obesity, diabetes, and other related long term conditions. A developmental role would also be considered, starting at Band 6 Clinical Research Dietitian initially with a tailored development plan linked to progression to the advertised Band 7 role. The post is permanent, ideally full-time although part-time/job share will be considered. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk Details Date posted 28 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-8234516-COR Job locations Leicester General Hospital Gwendolen Road Leicester LE5 4PW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For appointment into either a Band 7 or development Band 6 role, the post holder will be a self-motivated, accessible, and responsive dietitian with UK HCPC registration and an active professional portfolio. At Band 7, the post holder will have demonstrable experience of clinical practice and research delivery in populations with obesity, diabetes and associated long-term conditions. In support of senior researchers and management, and working closely with a friendly and experienced team of nurses, clinicians, clinical academics and administrative supporting teams, the post holder will take a lead role in the oversight and management of dietetic and nutrition research delivery across both academic and commercial research portfolios led by and/or conducted within the LDC. This will include studies involving the measurement of habitual diet and eating behaviour, and those containing various dietetic or nutritional interventions. In doing so, the post holder will work closely within the clinical research infrastructure located within the LDC, including the BRC Lifestyle Theme an