Specialist Bariatric Dietitian | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 pa pr |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7812156/153-SP05339-A |
Summary
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
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.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
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 Sunday 1 Mar 2026
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