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The closing date is 12 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) working as part of the highly specialised MODEL (Metabolics, Obesity, Diabetes, Endocrine, Lipids) dietetic team to provide highly specialised dietetic services to the Specialist Weight Management Service (formerly Tier 3 ).
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced dietitian who has a deep understanding of the complexities of weight management and supporting patients living with obesity.
The role will mainly focus on the weight management in patients both pre and post surgery, working within a multi professional framework and contributing through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact within this critical area, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting development.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of the specialist obesity services.
* The post holder will be expected to work independently, offering one to one clinics, group sessions and provide expert support as part of the multidisciplinary team offering specialist services.
* The individual must demonstrate in depth knowledge of the management of patients in this specialist area and will be instrumental in leading on the development and use of evidence based principles in a patient centred way.
* The individual will promote and coordinate a specialist and versatile service that can be delivered virtually and face to face.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrookes Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing outstanding care to our patients and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUHs values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of peoples age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have─ applied for a Graduate visa─ or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment─ or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12th May 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 20th May 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate degree / diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced dietetic Practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
* Behaviour change / motivational interviewing / counselling skills training
* Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with evidence of training in the specialist area of weight management
* Evidence of training/further study relevant to the post
* Member of professional body - BDA Obesity Specialist Group
* Advanced assessment skills
* Further training in motivational interviewing and counselling skills
* GCP training
Experience
* Demonstrate interest in weight management
* Significant experience of weight management treatment programmes
* Significant experience of working in a clinical environment with patients with obesity.
* Proven ability to perform at an advanced level and work independently
* Member of MDT with influential role
* Proven ability to develop and deliver group education
* Experience of audit, leading to service review/ development
* Previous experience in bariatric surgery management
* Experience of clinical researchClinical Point of reference - point of reference for team or wider MDT for a clinical area
* Experience in representing a department at local, regional and national level
Knowledge
* Up to date with current general issues in Dietetics
* Up to date with current weight management practise/ evidence.
* Knowledge of the care needs of patients managing obesity
* Knowledge of medications currently used in weight management pathways
* Excellent understanding of motivational interviewing and counselling skills
* Knowledge and experience of managing obesity related co‑morbidities
* Knowledge of the commissioning process for weight management and medications
Skills
* Must be able to organise workload and prioritise patient care needs
* Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and their carers, with different levels of understanding
* Ability to work with minimal supervision under own initiative.
* High level of Professionalism and ability to be a good role model to others
* Works well in a team and be able to function in clinical situations with many people present.
* Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
* Time management skills, organised and able to manage busy workload
* Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues/ be able to cope with emotional and distressing interviews.
* Ability to work within the hospital setting
* Computer Literate, knowledge of EPIC, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Teams
* Appreciates own limitation
* Ability to support patients who have struggled with prejudice
* Ability to convey opinion on challenging patients within an MDT setting.
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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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