Obesity Specialist Dietitian

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian with good team working skills to join our multidisciplinary specialist weight assessment and management team.  This is a permanent post for 0.6WTE (22.5hours a week) Band 7 dietitian.

This post involves working in our specialist weight management services based in Bristol, UK. You will have the opportunity to work in both our surgical and non-surgical obesity management teams, which provide a pathway of multi-disciplinary care. You will work closely with psychologists, endocrinologists, surgeons, pharmacists and specialist nurses/ practitioners. Previous clinical experience and a passion for supporting people living with obesity is essential. This role is predominantly based at our Brunel Building in Southmead Hospital, but may require wider travel across the South West and beyond. The role is likely to require a combination of in person and remote working.

We welcome discussions on potential job share or flexible working, as considered on an individual basis.

To discuss this post further please contact; Rachel Elliott - Weight Management Dietitian [email protected] or Jenny Dacombe Jennifer.dacombe@nbt.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Registration with the Health Professions Council as a Registered Dietitian.  This will be either: 4 year degree course in Nutrition and Dietetics OR 3 year degree in related biological subject + 2 year post-graduate course in dietetics (MSc)

Ideally worked at Band 6 or 7 level with experience working in obesity care

Experience in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and powerpoint programmes & specialist dietetic computer applications.

Training and experience in delivering teaching sessions and presentations to health professionals and patient groups.

Clinical supervisory skills course, Post-graduate training in behaviour change skills

Familiarity with principles of clinical governance and national guidelines for best practice

Ability to act as an independent practitioner and be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work

Ability to communicate successfully, both verbally and in writing, with a wide spectrum of health professionals and patients, to establish and maintain successful working relationships

Advanced level ability to use counselling skills, motivational approaches and cognitive behaviour therapy strategies

Ability to take the lead on introducing new ways of working eg introducing services to manage obesity in both Tier 3 and Tier 4 weight management services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide specialist dietetic service to the Tier 3 Weight Assessment and Management Service in Bristol and Wiltshire (currently remote).  This will include individual clinics (both remote and face to face), facilitating patient group programmes and contributing to multidisciplinary team model of care.

• To deliver a dietetic service to patients in the pre and post operative phase.

• To assess and treat a defined caseload of patients and maintain accurate records.

• To deliver group and individual education and training, especially concerning obesity, to a range of health professionals, students and patients.

• To act as an expert practitioner in Obesity care, including those on obesity medications.

• To lead and contribute to policy development on matters relating to nutrition and dietetics within NBT, especially those pertaining to obesity.