Specialist Bariatric Dietitian | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7634127/153-SP05339 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join our team to support the surgical bariatric service. This is a fixed term contract to cover a secondment and previous bariatric experience is necessary. The role is mainly outpatient focussed with a mix of clinics and group work to support patients through tier 4 complex obesity services. The role is very well supported with a well established team in bariatric surgery, including exceptional leadership from the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Bariatric Surgery who is a Specialist Dietitian.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian, with excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to work well as part of a well established MDT team.
Additional contact information
Sarah Matthias - Senior Specialist Dietitian/Advanced Practitioner - Bariatric Surgery
Sarah Matthias2@nhs.net
This role requires HCPC Registration.
Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 15th January 2026
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.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026
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