Specialist Bariatric Dietitian | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Do you currently work as a Specialist Bariatric or are you interested in developing your skills further within this area?

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). Join our friendly dietetic team of 4 dietitians, nutritionists and dietetic assistant practitioners. 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 and One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass 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. EMBMI actively participates in local and national research and education with team members on the BOMSS committee and running an annual national symposium. We have several professors and associate professors on the team and work with the universities of Nottingham and Derby. The dietetic team is well respected by the multidisciplinary team, and you will work closely with them. The service has strong links with local universities, enabling participation in ongoing and new research and audit projects. The Dietetic Department has an established student training programme for A, B and C placements, and the department encourages innovation, CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and support to specialist weight management outpatient clinics.
• Providing dietetic advice in various MDT and dietetic-led outpatient clinics.
• Providing dietary advice and support to in-patients following surgery.
• Educational teaching sessions and enhanced recovery sessions.
• Regular attendance at multidisciplinary meetings.
• 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 being involved with training, education, research and audit alongside peers.
• You will be fully supported by other experienced members of the team.
• A comprehensive competency package is available to help develop your skills in bariatric dietetics.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience as a Specialist Bariatric dietitian or interest in developing skills within this area.

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. The Trust’s values are Compassion, Openness and Excellence, underpinning how we work.

What we 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 outpatient appointments per day.
• We are one of the busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient departments in England.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in 57 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a large portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Please note: Closing date for applications is 28 September 2025. Interview date is 7 October 2025.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as sponsorship may be impacted.