Band 7
Main area Division B-Nutrition and Dietetics Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
* Part time
* Flexible working
34.5 hours per week (Part Time or Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-B-263081
Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £46,148 - £52,809 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2026 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) working as part of the highly specialised MODEL (Metabolics, Obesity, Diabetes, Endocrine, Lipids) dietetic team to provide highly specialised dietetic services to the Specialist Weight Management Service (formerly Tier 3 ).
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced dietitian who has a deep understanding of the complexities of weight management and supporting patients living with obesity.
The role will mainly focus on the weight management in patients both pre and post surgery, working within a multi professional framework and contributing through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact within this critical area, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting development.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of the specialist obesity services.
* The post holder will be expected to work independently, offering one to one clinics, group sessions and provide expert support as part of the multidisciplinary team offering specialist services.
* The individual must demonstrate in depth knowledge of the management of patients in this specialist area and will be instrumental in leading on the development and use of evidence based principles in a patient centred way.
* The individual will promote and coordinate a specialist and versatile service that can be delivered virtually and face to face.
Working for our organisation
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Immigration requirements
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. The following steps must be taken:
* Applied for a Graduate visa.
* Or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
* Or the Trust has agreed that they will sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate degree/diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced dietetic Practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
* Behaviour change / motivational interviewing / counselling skills training.
* Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with evidence of training in the specialist area of weight management.
* Evidence of training/further study relevant to the post.
* Member of professional body - BDA Obesity Specialist Group.
* Advanced assessment skills.
* Further training in motivational interviewing and counselling skills.
* GCP training.
Experience
* Demonstrate interest in weight management.
* Significant experience of weight management treatment programmes.
* Significant experience of working in a clinical environment with patients with obesity.
* Proven ability to perform at an advanced level and work independently.
* Member of MDT with influential role.
* Proven ability to develop and deliver group education.
* Experience of audit, leading to service review/development.
* Previous experience in bariatric surgery management.
* Experience of clinical research.
* Clinical point of reference - point of reference for team or wider MDT for a clinical area.
* Experience in representing a department at local, regional and national level.
Knowledge
* Up to date with current general issues in Dietetics.
* Up to date with current weight management practise/evidence.
* Knowledge of the care needs of patients managing obesity.
* Knowledge of medications currently used in weight management pathways.
* Excellent understanding of motivational interviewing and counselling skills.
* Knowledge and experience of managing obesity related co‑morbidities.
* Knowledge of the commissioning process for weight management and medications.
Skills
* Must be able to organise workload and prioritise patient care needs.
* Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and their carers, with different levels of understanding.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision under own initiative.
* High level of professionalism and ability to be a good role model to others.
* Works well in a team and be able to function in clinical situations with many people present.
* Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Time management skills, organised and able to manage busy workload.
* Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues / be able to cope with emotional and distressing interviews.
* Ability to work within the hospital setting.
* Computer literate, knowledge of EPIC, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Teams.
* Appreciates own limitation.
* Ability to support patients who have struggled with prejudice.
* Ability to convey opinion on challenging patients within an MDT setting.
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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