<div><p>University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust</p><h3>Outpatient Dietitian</h3><p><b>The closing date is 21 June 2026</b></p><p>We are looking for a Dietitian to work in adult outpatient dietetics on a fixed‑term position. The role covers a mix of face‑to‑face and telephone clinics and primarily serves gastroenterology patients. Experience in gastroenterology is valuable. There may be opportunities to help develop an IBS pathway and facilitate group education sessions for FODMAP‑diet advice or coeliac patients.</p><p><b>Interview date: 26th June</b></p><h3>Main duties of the job</h3><p>The role is to provide specialist dietetic support to weekly outpatient clinics that are run as a mix of face‑to‑face and remote appointments, with a high number of gastroenterology referrals, including IBS.</p><p>It is an autonomous role requiring a commitment to high‑standard patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p><h3>About us</h3><p>UHD is investing in, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.</p><p>UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.</p><p>AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.</p><p>For UHD employees, this fixed‑term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.</p><h3>Job responsibilities</h3><p>This role is fixed‑term for 6 months, with a potential extension until the end of March 2027.</p><h3>Person Specification</h3><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>HCPC registered Dietitian</li><li>Knowledge of motivational interviewing</li><li>Knowledge of behavioural change methods</li><li>Experience with student training</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Worked with IBS patients</li><li>Experience with nutrition support</li><li>Experience with oncology outpatients</li><li>FODMAP trained</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience working autonomously</li></ul><h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3><p>This post requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 Disclosure and Barring Service check.</p><p>University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust</p></div>