Working closely with members of the MDT, the post holder will be responsible for helping to deliver a specialist dietetic service to patients living with obesity and related disorders. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and treatment for individuals with complex obesity in an outpatient service across both hospital and community sites (both in‑face‑to‑face and virtual settings). Assessment and treatment will be in the form of clinics and groups. There are opportunities to provide dietetic input to clinical trials. You will work alongside patients to manage their weight with conservative approaches, medical management, as well as supporting patients wishing to pursue bariatric surgery. The role offers the opportunity to blend a wide range of dietetic skills, wellbeing interventions and behaviour change in a holistic manner. You will lead service development projects and be part of the full MDT approach to patient care.
Responsibilities
* Develop and run specialist group programmes.
* Supervise and support junior colleagues and students.
* Conduct clinical and dietetic assessment and review of patients in a one‑to‑one setting.
* Deliver bariatric education sessions.
* Lead service development projects and support operational leads.
* Participate in research and audit.
* Keep up to date with continuing professional development and current issues in obesity management.
* Challenge weight stigma.
Qualifications
* Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition.
* Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* HCPC registered dietitian with weight management experience.
* Experience of advanced‑level practice in dietetics.
* Experience of communicating and working effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals.
* Experience of establishing and maintaining good standards of professional practice to ensure delivery of an effective, quality service; completed behaviour‑change training.
* High levels of knowledge and previous experience of working in weight management.
* Evidence of developing knowledge within weight management.
* High level of expertise in nutritional management of patients within weight management.
* Knowledge of nutritional needs and calculating nutritional requirements.
* Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management.
* Competence in assessment of weight‑management patients and developing nutrition care plans.
* Computer literacy and ability to use a variety of electronic systems.
* Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetics including importance of audit projects.
* Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) with knowledge of code of practice and professional guidelines, and ability to plan and deliver education to patient groups.
* Skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians.
* Ability to manage and prioritise.
* Ability to document and record accurate records in line with national standards.
* Ability to record activity and other data manually and electronically.
* Lead and complete allocated projects and meet deadlines.
* Ability to contribute to operational service delivery.
* Ability to assist in developing educational resources to meet the needs of clients and carers which are evidence‑based.
Desirable Criteria
* Membership of a specialist group relevant to the speciality.
* Completion of a student assessment skills course and appropriate UK professional registration.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBTQ+ and disabled groups, as well as under‑represented demographics such as young adults. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce that reflects the local community.
Immigration and Sponsorship
Under current Home Office immigration rules, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary below £25,000 per annum. Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the person specification for consideration. We reserve the right to close vacancies when a suitable shortlist is identified.
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