Job Summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist dietetic inputto 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
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current registered dietitian status with HPC
- Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills
Desirable
- Attendance at or completion of post-graduate training course or conference attendance related to obesity
work experience
Essential
- 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
- Recent experience of working in a Tier 3 and 4 weight management service
Personal qualities
Essential
- Empathic and compassionate attitude towards people living with obesity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 19 May 2025
