We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to gain experience within a well-established Bariatric Unit (East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute). EMBMI delivers high quality care to patients accessing Bariatric surgery from assessment through to 2 years post operatively. We currently offer Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, One anastomosis gastric bypass and endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedures. The clinical team includes Bariatric Surgeons, endocrinologists, Specialist dietitians and nutritionists, nurse specialists, radiographers, anaesthetists, physios, and a dedicated team on a dedicated ward. Multidisciplinary working is at the heart of the first class service EMBMI delivers.
Qualifications
* Recent experience in weight management
* Recent demonstrable nutritional support experience
* Bariatric experience is desirable
Responsibilities
* Assessment and support to patients pre operatively and post operatively
* Providing dietetic advice in various surgeon led, endocrinologist led and dietitian led outpatient clinics.
* Providing advice and guidance to other health professionals about bariatric surgery and the nutritional implications.
* Educational teaching sessions and enhanced recovery sessions.
* Regular input at multidisciplinary meetings to assess the appropriateness of patients for surgery and management of post operative complications.
* Monitoring of diets and blood chemistry to prevent and treat micronutrient deficiency.
* Management of nutritionally complex patients including nutritional support and artificial feeding.
* Providing education and training and involvement in research and audit alongside peers.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr