Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to gain experience within a well-established Bariatric Unit (East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute). EMBMI delivers high quality care to patients accessing Bariatric surgery from assessment through to 2 years post operatively. We currently offer Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, One anastomosis gastric bypass and endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedures. The clinical team includes Bariatric Surgeons, endocrinologists, Specialist dietitians and nutritionists, nurse specialists, radiographers, anaesthetists, physios, and a dedicated team on a dedicated ward.Multidisciplinary working is at the heart of the first class service EMBMI delivers.
Key requirement of the role:
Recent experience in weight managementRecent demonstrable nutritional support experienceBariatric experience is desirable
Main duties of the job
- Assessment and support to patients pre operatively and post operatively
- Providing dietetic advice in various surgeon led, endocrinologist led and dietetic led outpatient clinics.
- Providing advice an guidance to other health professionals about bariatric surgery and the nutritional implications.
- Educational teaching sessions and enhanced recovery sessions.
- Regular input at multidisciplinary meetings to assess the appropriateness of patients for surgery and management of post operative complications.
- Monitoring of diets and blood chemistry to prevent and treat micronutrient deficiency.
- Management of nutritionally complex patients including nutritional support and artificial feeding.
- Providing education and training and involvement in research and audit alongside peers.
Closing date of applications: 26 April 2026
Interview date: 15 May 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy
Learn more about changes to UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Human nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- BDA member
- BDA specialist obesity/BOMSS member
Knowledge/experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years clinical dietetic experience in NHS
- Experience working as a dietitian in weight management
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills - electronic patient records, basic spreadsheets, word document, patient administration systems
- Team working/ MDT working
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Motivational interviewing/coaching skills
- Research and audit skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Human nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- BDA member
- BDA specialist obesity/BOMSS member
Knowledge/experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years clinical dietetic experience in NHS
- Experience working as a dietitian in weight management
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills - electronic patient records, basic spreadsheets, word document, patient administration systems
- Team working/ MDT working
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Motivational interviewing/coaching skills
- Research and audit skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
