About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Dietitian with specialist knowledge in complex obesity and bariatric surgery to work at The Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site, part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will lead the bariatric service for the PRUH with support from the wider specialist obesity and bariatric dietetic team based at the Denmark Hill site. The post holder will be expected to actively contribute within the Bariatric Multidisciplinary team at PRUH and provide highly complex dietetic counselling to patients pre and post bariatric surgery, including troubleshooting advice and occasional dietetic management of inpatients with complex obesity and bariatric surgery complications.
Effective time management and organisational skills are required for this demanding caseload, as well as excellent communication and behaviour change skills.
This outpatient role is based at the PRUH with some clinics held at the Orpington hospital site.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Dietitian - Bariatric Surgery will act as the lead dietitian for the bariatric service at PRUH, providing highly specialised nutritional assessment, counselling, and treatment for patients undergoing bariatric surgery and those living with complex obesity. The post holder will work collaboratively with surgeons, endocrinologists, specialist nursesand other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality multidisciplinary care throughout the patient journey.
Working primarily within an outpatient setting, the successful candidate will provide expert nutritional management for patients before and after bariatric surgery, supporting them through lifestyle changes, weight management goals, nutritional optimisation, and the prevention and management of surgical complications. The role also includes occasional inpatient support for patients with complex obesity-related conditions or post-operative nutritional complications.
This position requires exceptional communication, counselling, and motivational interviewing skills, alongside the ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider dietetic and multidisciplinary teams.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the detailed job description for this Specialist Dietitian - Bariatric position
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics HCPC registered dietitian
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Evidence of significant dietetic experience within obesity and bariatric surgery Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of multidisciplinary team working within the speciality of bariatrics Knowledge of dietetics within the NHS (or comparable healthcare setting) Experience in the clinical supervision of student dietitians
Desirable
Experience of clinical research
Skills and Competencies Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Advanced motivational interviewing and counselling skills Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups, including effective presentation skills Ability to organise and prioritise own workload within a complex and bust environment Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and leading on service change
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.
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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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common,
Bromley
BR6 8ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)