Nutritionist

Organisation

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition and lifestyle consultations and develop personalised nutritional recommendations.
• Support patients throughout weight management, including those using weight-loss medication.
• Monitor progress and help patients develop sustainable dietary and lifestyle habits.
• Identify concerns and escalate appropriately to the clinical team.
• Maintain patient records and collaborate with doctors, pharmacists, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to patient education, clinical pathways, and continuous service improvement.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-level qualification in Nutrition, Nutritional Science, or a closely related subject.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based nutrition and healthy weight management.
• Experience providing nutritional advice directly to patients or clients.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide practical, supportive advice.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and when patients should be referred or escalated.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Patient-centred approach and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• AfN registration as an ANutr or RNutr is advantageous.
• Experience in weight management, obesity, or metabolic health is advantageous.
• Experience supporting patients taking GLP-1 or other weight-management medications is advantageous.
• Experience in online clinics, digital health, or telemedicine is advantageous.
• Experience working alongside doctors, pharmacists, dietitians, or independent prescribers is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance, disordered eating, clinical audits, patient education, or quality improvement is advantageous.
• Interest in developing digital approaches to nutritional and weight-management care is advantageous.

Working Context

• The service is online and the organisation states that it supports flexible work arrangements across its premises.
• The role involves supporting patients with different needs while recognising when clinical escalation is required.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship is offered by the organisation.
• The organisation promotes respect, diversity, inclusion, and individual empowerment.