Locum Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian Warrington Band 6

Job Title: Locum Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
Banding: Band 6
Location: Warrington
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months initially with possible extension
Hourly Rate: 2526
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week full-time

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Locum Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian (Band 6) to join a dedicated paediatric diabetes service within a reputable NHS Trust in Warrington. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality family-centred dietetic care to children and young people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary diabetes team including Consultants Diabetes Specialist Nurses Psychologists and other Allied Health Professionals contributing to structured diabetes education nutritional assessments and ongoing support for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and management for paediatric diabetes patients.
• Deliver structured diabetes education to children families and carers.
• Support carbohydrate counting insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio education and weight management where appropriate.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary diabetes clinics and case discussions.
• Maintain accurate timely and compliant clinical documentation.
• Participate in audits service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Offer advice aligned with national paediatric diabetes guidelines and clinical best practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered Dietitian.
• Previous experience in paediatrics and diabetes (essential).
• Strong understanding of carbohydrate counting paediatric nutrition and diabetes management.
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication organisation and patient education skills.
• A proactive compassionate and family-focused approach to care.

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