Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Diabetes Specialist Practitioner

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS) is an award winning, progressive service, consisting of a team of 3 diabetes consultants / endocrinologists, 21 Specialist diabetes practitioners with varying backgrounds in nursing, dietetics, mental health, podiatry and health coaching and an excellent admin team to support.

We provide specialist diabetes care to the 21,000 people living with diabetes across North East Essex, in the form of specialist diabetes clinics for the most complex cases, young persons, pre pregnancy, antenatal, insulin pump and MDT foot clinics, numerous local and national diabetes patient structured education courses and a strong emphasis on up skilling and supporting primary care via education sessions, mentorship and in practice support alongside supporting delivery of Diabetes Masters modules at the University of Essex.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian with some experience or an interest in diabetes to join our integrated, multidisciplinary Diabetes team. This post involves working across specialist community services and primary care, with close links to secondary care; managing a clinical caseload, utilising expert skills in diabetes, diabetes technologies and delivering various patient and health professional education sessions.

We pride ourselves on our close collaborative working with multiple local community services, lifestyle services, health in mind, pharmacy and the CCG. We are an enthusiastic, friendly team and strive to provide a patient centred, safe, effective and high quality service. We nurture an environment of supportive learning with regular CPD scheduled for the team and as well as on an individual basis to support ongoing evidenced based practice and we strongly encourage audit and research within the service.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,862 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

27899

Job locations

Colchester

Colchester

CO4 9YN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking to work with a dynamic, forward thinking, and clinically led team? Do you have varied experience in working as a Dietitian with a passion for innovation, service development and educating others? Are you looking for a challenging and fulfilling development post?

This post would ideally suit a self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative team player who is able to work as an autonomous practitioner and enjoys a varied workload. A minimum of 1 year post registration experience and a basic knowledge of diabetes gained from relevant role/ basic study and experience is ideal. Effective group facilitation and general presentation skills, with an understanding of the training and development initiatives in diabetes would be desirable. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential. Additional training required for the post will be provided for the right candidate. Candidates prior experience will also be considered and pay grade adjusted depending on interview and evidence of experience.

** Please only apply for this post if you meet the essential person specification found at the end of the job description - ability to drive is essential for this post **

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, issued with your own laptop to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A framework for support and development of staff.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking to work with a dynamic, forward thinking, and clinically led team? Do you have varied experience in working as a Dietitian with a passion for innovation, service development and educating others? Are you looking for a challenging and fulfilling development post?

This post would ideally suit a self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative team player who is able to work as an autonomous practitioner and enjoys a varied workload. A minimum of 1 year post registration experience and a basic knowledge of diabetes gained from relevant role/ basic study and experience is ideal. Effective group facilitation and general presentation skills, with an understanding of the training and development initiatives in diabetes would be desirable. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential. Additional training required for the post will be provided for the right candidate. Candidates prior experience will also be considered and pay grade adjusted depending on interview and evidence of experience.

** Please only apply for this post if you meet the essential person specification found at the end of the job description - ability to drive is essential for this post **

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, issued with your own laptop to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A framework for support and development of staff.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

Person Specification

See Person Specification

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Diabetes experience

Desirable

  • Experience of insulin therapy management
Person Specification

See Person Specification

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Diabetes experience

Desirable

  • Experience of insulin therapy management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Colchester

Colchester

CO4 9YN


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Colchester

Colchester

CO4 9YN


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

hr@suffolkfed.org.uk

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,862 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

27899

Job locations

Colchester

Colchester

CO4 9YN


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