Weight Management Dietitian

Job overview

Do you have a keen interest in the field of weight management?

The Torbay Specialist Weight Management service is currently looking to recruit a full-time Band 5 Dietitian on a fixed term contract lasting a minimum of 12 months, with the possibility that this will be extended or made permanent.  This post will also offer the opportunity for some rotation into acute and community teams to offer you a range of clinical experiences and learning to complement this specialist area of work.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward thinking and supportive multidisciplinary specialist weight management service.   The post holder will be based in Torbay, supporting clinics and community-based groups within the Torbay and South Devon area and will join a well-established team of Dietitians, Psychologists, Consultants and Physical Activity Specialists.

You will be joining a friendly team of 40 Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers and admin staff based across our Integrated Care Organisation. Your line manager and team will provide regular supervision and support. We fully encourage participation in our Trust preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff and offer regular CPD opportunities including department education sessions and journal club.

We train student Dietitians on A, B and C placement from the University of Plymouth.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To work as an autonomous dietetic practitioner within the specialist weight management service alongside 1.0 wte Band 7 Dietetic Lead and1.2 wte Band 6 Dietitians
• To work closely with the wider specialist weight management team including consultant endocrinologists, psychologists, physical activity specialists, support workers and administrative team
• To facilitate monthly virtual dietetic education sessions for cardiac rehabilitation programme participants, as part of the wider cardiac rehabilitation service
• Attend monthly MDT meetings to participate in the discussion of complex cases, weekly delivery team meetings to participate in logistical planning and monthly weight management dietetic meetings to support ongoing service and personal development
• To participate in weekly Tier 3 assessment clinics, run jointly with a consultant endocrinologist, to assess individual patients’ suitability to engage in a Tier 3 group programme, identifying and signposting for additional support as required
• To assist in the planning, development and delivery of multicomponent group education programmes which are delivered both virtually and in a variety of community settings, within the geographical boundaries of Torbay and South Devon
• To undertake duties and responsibilities deemed appropriate to the role and wider weight management and dietetic teams as required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities