Job summary
- Main area
- Bariatric
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed term 2 years)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-COM2579
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/11/2025
Employer heading
Specialist Weight Management Service Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We are excited to offer the opportunity for innovative, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Dietitians to join a newly funded specialist weight management service, expanding upon our existing bariatric surgical service.
This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, person-centred care to reduce health inequalities for adults living with complex obesity across Calderdale and Kirklees.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will:
- Deliver evidence-based, timely care for patients requiring specialist interventions including bariatric surgery, weight-loss medications, and non-surgical weight management programmes.
- Work closely with a well-established MDT including Bariatric Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Specialist Nurses, Psychologists, and Dietitians.
- Conduct independent and MDT clinics, facilitate patient education and support groups, and provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Contribute to service development, audit, and pathway innovation
We are looking for Dietitians who:
- Hold a degree/diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and are HCPC registered.
- Have experience working with patients living with obesity, including dietary and lifestyle interventions, GLP-1 RA medications, and bariatric surgery.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of weight bias and stigma in healthcare and society.
- Are excellent communicators, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Working for our organisation
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Interested candidates are advised to look to the job description and person specification found alongside this advert for a full and detailed description of duties, roles and responsibilities associated with this post.
There will be opportunities for flexible working.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Relevant Degree
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of up to date best practice in bariatric surgery specialism, self directed and reflective practice
- Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing skills
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training
- Clinical supervisory skills training and regular involvement in student training and assessment
- Attendance at relevant specialist interest groups
Desirable criteria
- Member of Professional Body
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent advanced post graduate experience to assess and treat within the area of adult surgery and /or obesity in the NHS
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to dietetics and obesity
- Demonstrates ability in planning, allocating and delegating tasks
- Sound knowledge of clinical dietetics including anthropometric measurement, biochemical interpretation and devising complex nutritional care plans
- Proven ability to work within a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in bariatric surgery
- Previous experience working at a Band 6 level
Communication and Relationships
Essential criteria
- Ability to work with and motivate patients (frequently dealing with emotive subjects and family dynamics)
- Awareness of relevant legislation, NSF’s, local and national initiatives and their relevance to dietetic practice
- Critical appraisal skills
- Teaching/presentation skills
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Recognise limitations and willingness to share and learn from others
- Ability to prioritise own and others caseload
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet service demands
Desirable criteria
- Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g audit, patient information
- Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing or investigating complaints)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Melanie Langley 07836711515
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Bariatric Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07836711515
- Additional information
Karen Turkington
Critical Care and Professional lead Dietitian
07468 708613
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