As a Dietitian you will work with the patients on the surgical pathway from referral to the Weight Management service through to surgery and support them with their post operative care, providing seamless support. You will also support patients on the non-surgical pathway, including those receiving medical interventions.

You will work within the dedicated and supportive MDT of:

• Consultant Endocrinologists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Specialist Dietitians
• Dietetic Apprentice
• Consultant Surgeons
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Research Team
• Bariatric Coordinator
• Clerical Staff

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of the Dietetic service for the Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery Services

This will involve providing specialist dietetic patient care in MDT clinics, dietetic led clinics and group education and intervention sessions through face to face contact with some use of digital platforms and telephone contact, at Musgrove Park Hospital. There is potential for some off site and home working.

You will be supported by the lead dietitian and other dietitians in the weight management and bariatric surgery services as well as the highly experienced wider MDT.

About us

You will be working in a progressive, friendly and supportive Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Dietetic team at Musgrove Park Hospital, who are highly regarded by other members of the services and wider Trust.

We have just officially merged with Yeovil District Hospital making us one of the largest UK NHS providers- this is a really exciting time to join as we span our services across the whole of Somerset.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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