Health Coach (Dietitian/Nutritionist) – Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS) – Fully Remote

The Role

We're looking for a dynamic Health Coach who is passionate about making a positive difference to those living with obesity to grow our current clinical team. You will be part of an innovative Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS) that uses a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach to obesity treatment and technology to optimise patient engagement and outcomes. Our MDT includes doctors, dietitians, psychologists, and physical activity specialists, all with special interests in obesity.

You will provide nutritional and lifestyle interventions to people living with obesity to support them in making sustainable dietary and behaviour changes, in collaboration with the MDT. You'll utilise evidence-based health coaching techniques, such as motivational interviewing, goal setting, and behaviour change frameworks. While autonomy is encouraged, you will receive comprehensive training, clinical supervision, and support from senior clinicians.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) and fixed-term role with flexible hours, and potential for extension based on service needs. The role is fully remote, with delivery via video consultations and in-app messaging. Some early evenings and Saturdays may be required to support NHS contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently implement initial assessment methods to allocate service users to the most suitable treatment pathway
• Deliver group-based and one-to-one nutritional and lifestyle interventions remotely via video calls, focusing on dietary and physical activity behaviour changes
• Provide ongoing coaching and support between sessions through in-app messaging
• Support service users across both medicated (GLP-1 medication) and non-medicated programmes
• Attend regular MDT meetings to monitor patient care
• Attend clinical supervision for complex or high-risk cases
• Manage clinical risk (e.g., safeguarding concerns) appropriately during practice
• Maintain adequate Continuing Professional Development (CPD), adhere to registration requirements (HCPC or AfN), and ensure confidentiality under the Data Protection Act
• Contribute to innovation projects, service evaluation, and ongoing programme development

Requirements

Experience:

• A qualified HCPC-registered Dietitian or AfN-registered Nutritionist with experience in weight management, bariatric care, or eating disorder settings
• Proven experience delivering group-based programmes in a digital setting
• Solid understanding of obesity as a chronic condition, including weight stigma and its impact
• Experience or training in health coaching, behaviour change, or motivational interviewing
• Able to provide empathetic, patient-centred care for complex physical and mental health needs

Remote Work:

• Comfortable working fully remotely with a private, confidential space and reliable internet
• Self-motivated and organised for independent work

Collaboration:

• Experience working autonomously and collaboratively in a doctor-led MDT
• Confidently manage a caseload via video calls and in-app messaging

Healthcare Coordination:

• Experience monitoring patient journeys, scheduling assessments, tracking attendance, writing GP letters, and revising protocols
• Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets for patient journey tracking

Drive and Adaptability:

• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments (e.g., startups)
• Confident using technology for patient care (e.g., recording/reviewing notes, in-app coaching)
• Excited by digital healthcare initiatives

Education/Qualifications:

• HCPC registration as a Dietitian or AfN registration as a Nutritionist (Registered or Associate)
• Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field