University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Specialist Dietitian – Paediatric Diabetes

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We are looking for an experienced paediatric diabetes dietitian to join our team here at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust for a 12 month maternity cover.
The post will be joining our paediatric diabetes dietetic team which consists of 2 band 7 dietitians (one of which is this post), a band 6 dietitian and a band 4 dietetic assistant practitioner. The team are supported by an experienced MDT team of consultants, PDSNs, psychologists, youth workers and play therapists.
The team work cross site at Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton. Having a driving license and access to a car for work purposes is essential.
The posts will include working with paediatric diabetes patients and their families/ carers in a variety of settings including, inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and remote clinics via phone or video. The service also offers home and school visits. Being able to travel cross site (Derby and Burton) and to visits around Derbyshire and East Staffordshire is essential.
The Applicant Must Have Experience In Independently Managing
- hybrid closed loop insulin pumps
- CGMs
- Diabetes care in infants and young children including neonatal diabetes
The post will also include audit, quality improvement and service development as well as supporting junior staff members.
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Please read the job description and job specification for responsibilities of the role and what it entails.
Key Facts
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Closing date of applications: 29 July 2026
Interview date: 12 August 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together


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In Return We Will Offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Laura Sheldon
Job title: Paediatric Dietitian Team Lead
Email address: laura.sheldon@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01332785573
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