Specialist Bariatric Dietitian

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Bariatric Dietitian

The closing date is 01 March 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to join our team, supporting the Surgical Bariatric Service. This is a fixed-term contract to cover a secondment, and previous bariatric experience is essential.

The post is primarily outpatient-based, involving a mix of clinics and group sessions to support patients through Tier 4 complex obesity services. You will be well supported within a highly established bariatric surgery team, including exceptional leadership from the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Bariatric Surgery, who is also a Specialist Dietitian.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Applications for this role at Band 6 level will be considered depending on experience.

Applicants must hold current HCPC registration.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 5th March

Main duties of the job

You will be a member of the UHD Dietetics Department, which consists of 25+ dietitians working across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospitals within a variety of specialties that include Diabetes, Paediatrics and Oncology. The role will involve training of more junior staff and student dietitians.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification Qualifications

• BSc or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Clinical supervisory skills training
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Intuitive eating training
• Motivational interviewing skills

Experience

• Experience of working within a surgical bariatric service
• Experience of working in a range of different specialist clinical areas specifically weight management services.
• Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
• Experience in conducting clinical audit and how this can impact a service
• Experience of working as part of an MDT
• Experience in delivering clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
• Research and publication experience
• IFSO accredited Bariatric Surgery course
• Involvement in quality improvement projects
• Formal teaching experience

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Ability in data collation and analysis skills
• Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear, logical and concise manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate tasks
• Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients & carers
• Up to date with evidence based professional practice and research
• Qualified to preform gastric band adjustments

Knowledge

• Kowledge of the dietetic and medical management of patients living with obesity
• Specialist knowledge of bariatric surgery procedures
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
• Knowledge of psychological approaches to weight management and disordered eating

Personal Attributes

• To be able to work successfully within a team
• Ability to establish rapport and motivate people to encourage participation in treatment.
• Ability to take direction from team members and form positive relationships
• Able to reflect on and appraise own performance
• Ability to be flexible and to respond positively to change.

Language requirement

• Able to speak and write English as necessary to undertake the role

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust