Specialist Dietitian | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in North Shields is seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian for the Specialist Weight Management Service. The role involves providing expert dietetic advice to patients, managing a caseload, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across a large geographical area. A full UK driving licence is essential. Applicants should have strong communication and motivational skills, along with a compassionate approach. The position offers a dynamic work environment with both in-person and virtual sessions.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable with a large geographical area.
• Experience in dietetic support for obesity and long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic advice for patients with obesity.
• Manage a busy caseload and deliver clinics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including various health professionals.
• Plan and organise educational sessions.
• Engage in research and audit activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivational interviewing skills

Compassionate approach

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and innovative Dietitian to join our Trustwide Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS). The role works across Tier 3 (bariatric surgery workstreams) and Tier 4, supporting patients through a whole‑system collaborative approach to weight management.

Working arrangement

The position is based at North Tyneside General Hospital but requires delivery of group sessions and clinics throughout North Tyneside and Northumberland. Sessions will be held both in‑person and virtually. Full UK driving licence is essential because of the large geographical area covered by the Trust.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic advice and support for patients living with obesity and other long‑term conditions.
• Manage a busy caseload by delivering clinics and group sessions.
• Work collaboratively with the Tier 3 and Tier 4 multidisciplinary teams, including dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners, psychologists, physical activity facilitators, physiotherapists, nurses, surgeons and physicians.
• Support patients on drug therapies (GLP‑1 agonists) alongside medical staff where required.
• Plan and organise education and training sessions for colleagues, students, dietitians, other health professionals and outside agencies.
• Act as a specialist resource to MDT members and patients, contributing to the development, monitoring and compliance of dietetic standards and policies.
• Engage in research and audit activities.
• Demonstrate compassionate and inclusive leadership, promoting a culture of coaching, learning ownership and quality improvement.
• Maintain a compassionate approach, recognising the negative impact of weight stigma on patients.

Requirements & skills

Applicants should be compassionate, possess strong communication and motivational interviewing skills, and be comfortable working across a large geographical area. A full UK driving licence is required.

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable application is received.