Specialist Weight Management Dietitian, Band 6

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and motivated dietitian with an understanding of specialist weight management services (Tier 3) and working with patients living with obesity. The post holder will join our team for a full-time fixed term role to cover maternity leave. You will join an established and experienced team of existing dietitians, clinical psychologists, specialist nursing and medical doctor, we are a friendly team dedicated to high quality, compassionate obesity care.

The post holder will be supporting the delivery of specialist dietetic care to individuals living with obesity from initial assessment through to treatment, including the wrap-around care of patients using GLP-1 weight loss medications and supporting patients for onward referral to the bariatric surgery service. Flexible working opportunities exist with hybrid models for providing care for individual and group work, helping to support you with work-life balance

Main duties of the job

Work autonomously providing specialist dietetic knowledge based on clinical evidence for a defined clinical caseload of patients, with a range of clinical conditions associated with obesity. Planning dietetic care with patients who have complex medical, nutritional and psychological needs.

Support patients to achieve a nutritionally adequate dietary intake, by negotiating treatment, formulating and implementing a safe nutritional treatment plan and adjusting care to facilitate achievement of required goals.

Undertake detailed assessment of patients and plan dietary care by: Investigating and obtaining patient information. Interpreting highly complex and sensitive medical and social information. Requesting and interpreting biochemistry, anthropometry and other physical parameters.

Use advanced communication, behaviour change skills and psychologically informed motivational techniques, to enable individuals to be able to make the necessary life-long changes to their diet and lifestyle and overcome barriers to dietary and lifestyle changes.

Support patients with expert dietetic knowledge as part of MDT initiation and treatment with GLP-1 weight loss medications.

Develop knowledge and skills to identify and support patients considering referral to the Tier 4 bariatric surgery team based within the hospital trust.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

318-26-T0200

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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