Specialist Bariatric Surgery Dietitian University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Specialist Bariatric Surgery Dietitian. This exciting role involves conducting dietetic assessments, managing complex patient cases, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide personalized care. The organization is committed to staff development and values diversity, making it an excellent environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about obesity management and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in dietetic assessments and treatment plan development.
• Ability to manage complex patient cases and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dietetic assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage patient caseloads.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Clinical Record Keeping

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Specialist Bariatric Surgery Dietitian at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Join our team as a Specialist Bariatric Surgery Dietitian at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.

We have a vacancy within our Bariatric Surgery Dietetic Team, which collaborates with surgeons, advanced clinical practitioners, and clinical psychologists. Experience in bariatric surgery is not essential; we seek a passionate dietitian interested in obesity management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct dietetic assessments, provide nutritional diagnoses, and develop treatment plans tailored to patients' needs.
2. Manage a patient caseload, including complex cases.
3. Maintain accurate clinical records following Trust guidelines.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members such as medical staff, nurses, catering, and other healthcare professionals.
5. Adhere to national and Trust policies, HCPC, and BDA standards.
6. Monitor practice against standards and participate in flexible working hours, including bank holidays if required.
7. Assess and monitor patients undergoing Tier 4 (bariatric surgery) care.
8. Support student dietitians during clinical placements.
9. Perform dietetic/nutritional assessments, interpret biochemistry and anthropometrics, and provide personalized advice.
10. Evaluate patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
11. Engage in audit, service development, and CPD activities.
12. Supervise student dietitians and participate in health promotion initiatives.
13. Work autonomously within professional standards, prioritizing workload and practicing person-centered care.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is a large, modern teaching hospital recognized for research and innovation, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission. We value diversity, promote equality, and are committed to staff development.

Additional duties include supporting colleagues, participating in department activities, and ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld.

This role is suitable for entry-level applicants, full-time employment, in the health care provider sector.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 29 April 2025.