Dietitian - Weight Mgmt / Bariatric Surgery

Job summary

As a Dietitian you will work with the patients on the surgical pathway from referral to the Weight Management service through to surgery and support them with their post operative care, providing seamless support. You will also support patients on the non-surgical pathway, including those receiving medical interventions.

You will work within the dedicated and supportive MDT of:

• Consultant Endocrinologists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Specialist Dietitians
• Dietetic Apprentice
• Consultant Surgeons
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Research Team
• Bariatric Coordinator
• Clerical Staff

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of the Dietetic service for the Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery Services the demands of this may vary based on service need and you should be willing to be flexible to meet this as part of your job plan.

This will involve providing specialist dietetic patient care in MDT clinics, dietetic led clinics and group education and intervention sessions through face to face contact with some use of digital platforms and telephone contact, at Musgrove Park Hospital. There is potential for some off site and home working.

You will be supported by the lead dietitian and other dietitians in the weight management and bariatric surgery services as well as the highly experienced wider MDT.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.