Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Dietitian (ICDS)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Vacancies
My account
Please wait, loading
Sector
Job list
Job details
Senior Dietitian (ICDS)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Senior Dietitian (ICDS)
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Secondment: 10 months (Maternity cover)
Hours: Part time
Flexible working
26.25 hours per week (Some home/remote working possible)
Job ref: 418-DIE20635-CW
Site: Bedford Hospital
Town: Bedford
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/07/2026 23:59
Job Overview
Join our friendly Integrated Community Diabetes Service as a Band 6 Senior Dietitian, providing maternity leave cover and playing a key role in supporting adults with diabetes and women with gestational diabetes across Bedfordshire.
This part-time secondment or fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to manage a varied specialist caseload, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and further develop your expertise in diabetes dietetics. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting patients to achieve improved health outcomes and better quality of life.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a friendly, experienced, and highly skilled team that is valued across the Trust and forms part of the wider Therapies Directorate. You will work collaboratively with specialist diabetes dietitians, specialist diabetes nurses, diabetes educators, and dietetic assistant practitioners to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
A previous post holder shared their experience of the role:
"I have loved the variety this role has brought. From training healthcare professionals and attending joint clinics with Diabetes Specialist Nurses, to delivering group education sessions for people with type 2 diabetes, every day is different and interesting. The ICDS and diabetes education teams are fantastic teams to be part of, offering great opportunities to learn and develop."
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further details of main responsibilities for the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC registration as a registered Dietitian
Desirable criteria
- Post grad training in diabetes
Experience
Essential criteria
- MDT working
- General dietetics experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in diabetes
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Dietetics knowledge
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Relevant CPD
- Research/audit/service improvement
Desirable criteria
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Diabetes knowledge
Other
Desirable criteria
- Car owner/driver
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Job Description (PDF, 224.6KB)
- Personal Specification (PDF, 48.5KB)
- Functional Requirements (PDF, 176.4KB)
- Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
- Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
- Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
- Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
- Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Felicia Louisy
Job title: ICDS Lead Dietitian
Email address: Felicia.Louisy@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07827 840338
List all jobs in Allied Health Professions or all sectors
Sector
Job list
Job details
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location