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North Bristol NHS Trust

Obesity Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 26 January 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with good team working skills to provide maternity cover to our multidisciplinary specialist weight management team.

This role will be based in the tier 3 weight management service.We are excited to be increasing the delivery of GLP1 medications and this role will be integral in supporting this. The role will also support people in their preparation for weight loss surgery. And with behavioral management of obesity.

You will work closely with other specialist obesity dietitians working across both the tier 3 and 4 services, psychologists, endocrinologists,surgeons, specialist nurses and a soon to be appointed physiotherapist.

We are a hybrid working team and are happy to accommodate flexible working patterns.

We are a close team who are consistently working to change and improve our service to provide the best possible care for our patients while working as efficiently as possible. We have developed a hybrid model of in person and remote delivery of services. We would value anyone with new and innovative ideas on how we can best reach and keep in touch with our patients and primary care.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide specialist dietetic input to patients living with obesity

  • Work with patients individually and in a group setting. We offer a combination of appointment types - telephone, video and face-to-face.

  • Provide non-judgmental, empathic and up-to-date clinical care to patients living with obesity

  • Skilled use of behaviour change and motivational interviewing communication styles

  • Be a supportive and flexible member of the dietetic team and an active participant in the wider MDT

  • Support the team in service development and quality improvement projects

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

339-ASCR5835-TJC

Job locations

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide specialist dietetic input to patients in the medical weight management service through individual and group work

  • Delivery of the mood and food group run jointly with psychology

  • Initiation and management of patients on GLP1 medications

  • Provide pre-operative education and counselling for patients considering bariatric surgery

  • Involvement in service development including resource production and quality improvement projects

  • Provide a mix of telephone, video and face to face appointments.

  • Work closely with the wider MDT, attend weekly MDT meetings and monthly service meetings

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide specialist dietetic input to patients in the medical weight management service through individual and group work

  • Delivery of the mood and food group run jointly with psychology

  • Initiation and management of patients on GLP1 medications

  • Provide pre-operative education and counselling for patients considering bariatric surgery

  • Involvement in service development including resource production and quality improvement projects

  • Provide a mix of telephone, video and face to face appointments.

  • Work closely with the wider MDT, attend weekly MDT meetings and monthly service meetings

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Current registered dietitian status with HPC
  • Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills

Desirable

  • Attendance at or completion of post-graduate training course or conference attendance related to obesity

work experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of common clinical conditions and best dietetic management of patients with obesity
  • Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritise work, complete projects and meet deadlines
  • Have achieved or be working towards second gateway of Band 6 in post dealing with patients where behaviour change is necessary
  • Recent experience of working in a Tier 3 and 4 weight management service

Desirable

  • Experience of leading an audit project

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Empathic and compassionate attitude towards people living with obesity
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Current registered dietitian status with HPC
  • Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills

Desirable

  • Attendance at or completion of post-graduate training course or conference attendance related to obesity

work experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of common clinical conditions and best dietetic management of patients with obesity
  • Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritise work, complete projects and meet deadlines
  • Have achieved or be working towards second gateway of Band 6 in post dealing with patients where behaviour change is necessary
  • Recent experience of working in a Tier 3 and 4 weight management service

Desirable

  • Experience of leading an audit project

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Empathic and compassionate attitude towards people living with obesity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Obesity Specialist Dietitian

Rachel Elliott

rachel.elliott@nbt.nhs.uk

01174141028

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

339-ASCR5835-TJC

Job locations

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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