DietitianJob summaryLADMS is seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our Community Weight Management Service, supporting adults across Lincolnshire to achieve sustainable improvements in their health and wellbeing.
As a Community Dietitian, you will play a key role in delivering evidence-based, person-centred weight management interventions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide both individual and group-based support, empowering service users to make realistic, long-term lifestyle changes that improve their health outcomes.
Main duties of the jobThe role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of community settings throughout Lincolnshire, delivering high-quality nutritional assessment, education, and behavioural change support to individuals with overweight and obesity. You will develop personalised care plans, monitor progress, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community organisations, and local partners to ensure an integrated approach to care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dietitian who is passionate about public health, prevention, and reducing health inequalities. You will be encouraged to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing evolution of our weight management programme to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the local population.
We are looking for someone who combines excellent clinical knowledge with strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to motivate people from diverse backgrounds. If you are committed to helping individuals achieve lasting lifestyle change and want to make a meaningful difference within local communities, we would love to hear from you.
About usJoin a Team that is stronger together, delivering innovative and integrated care that makes a meaningful difference to people's lives.
At LADMS, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services that put people first. Our focus is on providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while supporting individuals to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.
We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our team, creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where every employee is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. We are passionate about continuous learning, professional development, and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Joining LADMS means becoming part of a dedicated team that is driven by integrity, compassion, and a shared commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. If you are looking for a rewarding career where your skills and dedication will have a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
We are entering an exciting period of growth and are looking for enthusiastic, values-driven individuals who share our ambition to improve population health and shape the future of healthcare across Lincolnshire.
DetailsDate posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £39,000 to £48,000 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 30 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: E0187-26-0007
Job locations: Office 7, Fairfield Enterprise Centre, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 0LS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesJob Purpose Summary- To provide a dietetic service to adults as part of the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme across Lincolnshire, working within a community-based weight management service.
- To support colleagues in the provision of a dietetic service in clinics in the community, using evidence-based practice and conforming to best practice guidelines, including NICE NG246 (Overweight and obesity management) and NICE TA1026 (Tirzepatide).
- To play an active role in shared, MDT-based decision-making regarding weight management medication (including tirzepatide and other GLP-1/GIP-based therapies), providing dietetic input to initiation, monitoring and review decisions.
- To co-design the OPIP curriculum and engage a target patient cohort in co-production, particularly during the premobilisation phase of the programme.
- To liaise with clinical and non-clinical professionals, patients, and family/carers regarding nutrition.
- To provide support and professional supervision of health coaches, and to contribute to the leadership of dietetic service development within OPIP (see Section 3).
2. Responsibilities / AccountabilitiesOperational Delivery- To organise a daily clinical caseload and base practice on clinical priorities/referral criteria, standards and protocols.
- To be responsible for designated community caseloads.
- To be responsible for designated outpatient clinics/group talks for patients who have complex medical conditions.
- To provide leave cover when other members of the dietetic team are absent, according to clinical competencies and on an agreed cover rota.
- To be a core member of the MDT, contributing dietetic assessment and input to shared decisions on treatment
Patient / Customer Care- To assimilate and analyse complex patient information from a variety of sources, including health records including a patient's diagnosis and the results of any investigations.
- To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients and make clinical judgements on a range of complex dietetic problems requiring investigation, analysis and assessment.
- To formulate individualised management and treatment plans autonomously, using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills and options.
- To be responsible for the formulation of dietetic advice to ensure a high standard of clinical care.
- To utilise developed communication and teaching skills in the adjustment of care plans, negotiating with the patient/client/carer using motivational communication skills to maximise patient engagement and compliance.
- To acknowledge possible communication barriers and tailor dietetic advice and supporting information to the patient/client's needs.
- To contribute dietetic and nutritional expertise to MDT/shared decision-making on the prescription, initiation and ongoing review of weight management medication, in line with ICB guidance, NICE NG246 and NICE TA1026.
- To monitor patients' nutritional adequacy during pharmacotherapy-assisted weight loss in line with NICE guidance on prescribing, reviewing and stopping weight management medication.
- To monitor patient progress using a variety of sources including nutritional assessment, biochemistry, anthropometry and food record charts, and use these to review and alter treatment as appropriate.
- To assess drug treatment plans and amend dietary intervention as appropriate.
Service Development and Improvement- To lead, with colleagues, the co-design of the OPIP curriculum and to engage a target cohort of patients in structured co-production activity, particularly during the premobilisation phase.
- Along with other dietitians, to evaluate and update nutritional resources and patient literature.
- To contribute data and evaluation input to support OPIP's programme monitoring and reporting obligations (OPIP is Innovate UK-funded and subject to evaluation requirements).
- To undertake professional and educational activities to develop knowledge and maintain professional/clinical standards, including external courses, research, professional group membership and clinical update sessions.
- To take part in the annual appraisal process and develop a personal development plan.
- To attend clinical, service and statutory meetings as appropriate, including clinical governance meetings.
- To participate in the Nutrition and Dietetic Service arrangements for practice supervision.
- To critically appraise and review current literature on relevant topics.
- To consider clinical and non-clinical risk management as part of day-to-day work and complete incident report forms as appropriate.
- To participate in audit to ensure best practice, organisational policy and key performance indicators are adhered to.
- To be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice, adhering to HCPC guidelines.
- To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
- To promote the health of patients, carers and members of the public.
- To network with dietitians across the organisation-wide Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
- To assist in the induction of new staff members.
Information Management- To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation in line with national and local record-keeping standards, and to communicate assessment and treatment results to appropriate disciplines via letters and reports.
- To collect accurate statistical information to assist in the monitoring and development of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service, and to meet the requirements of the organisation, commissioners, and OPIP's Innovate UK funding evaluation.
- To be competent in the use of information technology, including nutritional software, to assist with nutritional assessments.
Finance and Resource Management- To maintain stocks of dietary education materials, resources and dietary literature as appropriate.
- To be responsible for the safe transport and use of IT equipment and anthropometric measuring devices.
- To participate in the responsible use of nutritional support products in all settings, adhering to ICB guidance.
3. Additional ResponsibilitiesThe following apply where the post is appointed at the higher end of the salary range, reflecting greater seniority, experience and managerial responsibility:
- Support and supervision of OPIP health coaches, including supervision, and input to appraisal and development.
- Leading, rather than solely participating in, OPIP dietetic service development and quality improvement work, and taking day-to-day responsibility for related budget lines (e.g. dietary resources, nutritional support products).
- Deputising for the OPIP dietetic/clinical lead as required.
- Leading co-design and co-production activity with the target patient cohort during premobilisation, including planning and facilitating structured patient involvement sessions.
- Acting as a senior clinical resource within the OPIP MDT for complex shared decision-making on weight management medication.
4. Effort, Physical Skills and Working ConditionsPhysical skillsTo undertake accurate anthropometric measurements. To possess keyboard skills.
Physical effortTo work in a variety of settings which require light physical effort. To carry and transport resources and equipment (e.g. service user information, leaflets, IT equipment, weighing scales and other anthropometric measuring devices). To provide a dietetic service to clients in a variety of settings, which requires lone working, frequent driving, and occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions.
Mental effortTo have the ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time, including in environments with competing demands for attention.
Emotional effortTo provide a dietetic service in situations with frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
Working conditionsTo provide a dietetic service across areas that may involve occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions, and that requires driving between different locations.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Desirable- Postgraduate qualification, or evidence of specialist-level CPD, in obesity/weight management
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of a clinical portfolio
- Up-to-date knowledge of dietetic practice
- IT literate
- Demonstrates awareness of current relevant guidance (e.g. NICE NG246, NICE TA1026)
Desirable- Participation in audit
- Evidence of working with patients requiring enteral nutrition via a feeding tube
- Experience of weight management services, including familiarity with GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist therapies
- Experience of supervising, mentoring or line-managing staff
- Experience of leading service development, audit or quality improvement work
General SkillsEssential- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good motivational skills
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to interpret clinical policies and guidelines within a highly specialist field to meet the needs of own client group
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
- Presentation skills
Desirable- Experience of facilitating co-design or co-production activity with patients/service users
- Line management or staff supervision skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Lincolnshire And District Medical Services (LADMS)
Address: Office 7, Fairfield Enterprise Centre, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 0LS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Director
Dr Carol Brady
carol.brady@ladms.co.uk
+441507308820
