Senior Specialist Dietitian/Advanced Practitioner

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a motivated Dietitian for its bariatric service. Candidates should possess previous bariatric experience and demonstrate strong communication and leadership abilities. This role involves outpatient duties supporting patients in advanced obesity management, with collaboration alongside a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and enthusiastic, contributing to a well-supported environment focused on patient care and team development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bariatric dietetics is essential.
• Candidates must exhibit motivation and enthusiasm.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the surgical bariatric service.
• Oversee outpatient duties including clinics and group work.
• Support patients through tier 4 complex obesity services.

Skills

Bariatric experience

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Job description

Role Overview

You are 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.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the surgical bariatric service on a fixed term contract covering a secondment. Oversee main outpatient duties with a mix of clinics and group work to support patients through tier 4 complex obesity services. The role is well supported by the bariatric surgery team, including exceptional leadership from the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Bariatric Surgery who is a Specialist Dietitian.

Qualifications and Skills

Previous bariatric experience is necessary. Candidates should be motivated and enthusiastic, with excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to work well as part of a well established multidisciplinary team.

Employment Details

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

About UHD

UHD is a three site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, employing some 10,000 staff and operating on an annual budget of £730m. Ongoing transformation programmes aim to deliver state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years. The trust’s locations sit in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with easy access to coastal and inland attractions.

EEO Statement and Staff Support

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. UHD hosts active staff network groups including the Women’s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group. The Trust is signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Policy Statements

Applicants may use AI tools to support their application preparation; submissions should remain an honest representation of your own experience. COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and others; while it is not a condition of employment, vaccination is encouraged. Internal candidates (staff employed prior to merger) who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.