Obesity Specialist Dietitian

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Job Overview

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 0117 4140855 or rachel.elliott@nbt.nhs.uk or Lynsey Francey lynsey.francey@nbt.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

• 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

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

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
  
  

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Current registered dietitian status with HCPC
• Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Attendance at or completion of post-graduate training course or conference attendance related to obesity
  
  

work experience

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recent experience of working in a Tier 3 and 4 weight management service
  
  

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Empathic and compassionate attitude towards people living with obesity
  
  

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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.