Job summary 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. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-OR-1516 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Desirable Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Experience Essential Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Desirable Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Additional Criteria Essential Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Desirable Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Desirable Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Experience Essential Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Desirable Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Additional Criteria Essential Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification Desirable Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)