Senior Dietician Bariatrics and Obesity Disease Management
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Posted on:
30-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Grade Bariatric Dietitian and Obesity Disease Management
Full time - Permanent
The Bon Secours is a Centre of Excellence for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. The Bon Secours Hospital is the largest private hospital in Ireland and provides for numerous specialties including Oncology Haematology Radiotherapy Palliative Care Gerontology Gastroenterology Cardiology Paediatrics Endocrinology Neurology Orthopaedic Bariatric surgery and General Surgery. The Dietetics Department is a dynamic team which strives to provide a quality service for both inpatients and outpatients. This post will provide the successful candidates the opportunity to gain experience in bariatric surgery as well as a wide range of specialties
Main duties of the job
Main roles will include working closely with the bariatric multidisciplinary team to support individuals in their bariatric surgery journey. A large proportion of the role will involve managing a busy outpatient clinic caseload (phone/virtual/in person) as well as meeting individuals post-surgery on in-patient wards. The ideal candidate will also have a key role in multi-disciplinary team meetings formulating treatment plans and managing post-op complications. After a period of training the candidate will hold their own busy case load but are expected to work with and support colleagues at all times to ensure seamless pre and post-op patient care and education.
Applications are invited for a Senior Bariatric Dietitian and Obesity Disease Management from suitably qualified candidates. Experience managing patients who have had bariatric surgery and/or previous experience in a weight management and obesity disease desirable but not essential. The role would be suitable for an individual with a strong work ethic and outstanding interpersonal and team skills. Supervised specialist training can be offered for the right candidate. Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and supported.
Essential Criteria
Hold a qualification approved by the Dietitians registration board at CORU.
Be registered with the Dietitians registration board at CORU.
Maintain live annual registration with the Dietitians registration board at CORU.
Have three years full time experience in clinical dietetics preferably in a hospital setting.
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability for working within a team and the ability to prioritise case load in a busy setting) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
Be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent of level 7 of the International English Language Testing System
Be eligible to be a member of the INDI
Why Join Us
At Bon Secours Hospital Cork we are committed to providing excellent patient care and our administrative team plays a vital role in this mission. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. If you are a proactive detail-oriented individual with a strong administrative background and a passion for healthcare wed love to hear from you!
How to Apply
Applications for the above post are to be submitted online to Mandy OSullivan Talent Acquisition Specialist. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page where you can upload your resume. Not all fields in the application process are required to submit your CV successfully. Please ensure you have received a notification that your application is submitted.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 12th of November 2025.
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity Compassion Stewardship Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds abilities and perspectives and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance please contact
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Cork
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
