Dietitian - Bariatric Medicine at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Assessment, Evidence-Based Interventions, Bariatric Care, Chronic Disease Management, Case Management, Health Promotion, Quality Improvement, Clinical Services, Patient Education, Research Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: 1 x Part Time (18:22 hours per week), Permanent & 1 x Full-time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension. Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 39634 and PN 33410) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Belconnen Community Health Centre, ACT Section: Department of Bariatric Medicine Closing Date: 21 June 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. About the Role: We are looking for Dietitians to join the Department of Bariatric Medicine multi-disciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes through the provision of high-quality clinical services, case management, health promotion and quality improvement activities and education. You will undertake high level comprehensive nutrition assessment and delivery of evidence-based interventions, with a particular focus on the management of patients living with obesity and chronic disease; work collaboratively in leading the coordination and implementation of research or quality improvement initiatives and service development activities under appropriate professional supervision. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years (ideally 5 years) post-qualification experience, ideally within bariatric care and/or chronic disease management. Please note: There are two positions available for this recruitment round (one is permanent part-time, the other one is temporary full-time), please indicate which positions you are applying for during the application process. For more information regarding the position duties please click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Deborah Inman at Deborah.Inman@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical nutrition services, case management, and health promotion for patients living with obesity and chronic disease. Lead the coordination of research, quality improvement initiatives, and service development within a multi-disciplinary team.