Bariatric Dietitian

Job Description

Employer: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Cottingham

Salary: £31,365 – £37,890 Pro Rata, Per Annum

SO THIS IS WHERE REMARKABLE STARTS….

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BARIATRIC SURGERY?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOURSELF WORKING AS A SPECIALIST BARIATRIC DIETITIAN WITHIN AN AWARD WINNING TEAM?

IF SO – WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU TO BE A PART OF OUR REMARKABLE TEAM

The Nutrition & Dietetic Department is a large forward thinking department based across 2 acute hospital sites and is currently managed in 6 teams.

We are looking to fill 2 x 0.5 WTE (18.75 hours) Band 6 Bariatric dietitian posts. The post holder will be based within the surgical dietetic team based at Castle Hill Hospital.

A full competency led training and support package will be provided to ensure you can develop your knowledge and skills in bariatric surgery, as well as opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in other areas.

The post holders will be working in an established multi-disciplinary team including bariatric surgeons, clinical specialist nurse and a psychologist. While the post holders will be predominately based within an outpatient setting, supporting bariatric inpatients will also be required.

You will have a varied caseload supporting and preparing bariatric patients prior to their planned surgery as well as monitoring their progress in the post-operative phase. You will have the opportunity to support student dietitians on their placements as we are an established B and C Placement providers. You will also be able to develop and take part in staff teaching and support the team in audit and service developments.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals provide a comprehensive range of acute services from two hospital sites with an extended catchment population of 1.3 million people. The department has strong links with the Universities of Hull and York, Leeds Beckett University and with the British Dietetic Association.

Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians or due to obtain registration.

Reasonably priced hospital accommodation and help towards the cost of relocation may also be available.

Hull is a great place to work, play, live and unwind. Applicants should note that all new appointments to Hull University Teaching Hospitals are subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probation period.

Contact Name: Joanne Couth

Email Address: joanne.couth@hey.nhs.uk