Obesity Specialist Dietitian

We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with good team working skills to help expand our multidisciplinary specialist weight management team. We are excited to be increasing our delivery of GLP1 medications and this role will be integral in supporting this.

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide specialist dietetic support to patients in both the medical and surgical services. You will work closely with psychologists, endocrinologists, surgeons and specialist nurses.

We have embraced hybrid working and are happy to accommodate flexible working patterns.

We are a close team who are consistently working to change and improve our service to provide the best possible care for our patients while working as efficiently as possible. We have developed a hybrid model of in person and remote delivery of services. We would value anyone with new and innovative ideas on how we can best reach and keep in touch with our patients and primary care.

To discuss this post further please contact;
Rachel Elliott, Specialist Weight Management Dietitians. Tel  or  or Lynsey Francey

Provide specialist dietetic input to patients living with obesity in both the medical and surgical weight management teams

Work with patients individually and in a group setting both in person and remotely

Provide non-judgmental, empathic and up-to-date clinical care to patients living with obesity

Skilled use of behaviour change and motivational interviewing communication styles

Be a supportive and flexible member of the dietetic team and an active participant in the wider MDT

Support the team in service development and quality improvement projects

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  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.

For a full overview of the role, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Provide specialist dietetic input to patients in the medical weight management service through individual and group work

Delivery of the mood and food group run jointly with psychology

Initiation and management of patients on GLP1 medications

Provide pre-operative education and counselling for patients considering bariatric surgery

Develop knowledge and skills in dietetic support of patients who have had bariatric surgery

Involvement in service development including resource production and quality improvement projects

Provide a mix of telephone, video and face to face appointments.

Work closely with the wider MDT, attend weekly MDT meetings and monthly service meetings

• Current registered dietitian status with HCPC
• Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills
• Attendance at or completion of post-graduate training course or conference attendance related to obesity
• Have achieved or be working towards minimum of second gateway of Band 5 in post dealing with patients where behaviour change is necessary
• Detailed knowledge of common clinical conditions and best dietetic management of patients with obesity
• Advanced ability to use reassurance, negotiation, motivational approaches and behaviour change skills appropriately
• Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritise work, complete projects and meet deadlines
• Recent experience of working in a Tier 3 and 4 weight management service
• Empathic and compassionate attitude towards people living with obesity

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Permanent

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

339-ASCR
8522-BAL

North Bristol Trust