Obesity Specialist Dietitian
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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.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered HPC Dietitian
- Passion for working in the field of obesity
Essential qualification
Essential criteria- Registered Dietitian with experience of working at Band 6 or 7 level
- Behaviour change training skills
- Experience of working as an obesity dietitian
- Advanced behaviour change skills qualification
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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.