Job summary
We are excited to announce a vacancy for a newly created Band 7 senior specialist obesity dietitian to join our Tier 3 weight management service. We are looking for an experienced dietitian to join our fast paced obesity team here at GSTT. You will be playing a vital role in assessing patients living with complex obesity, including nutritional assessment, risk management, assessing psychological wellbeing, and utilising behaviour change skills.
You will join our 40-stong multidisciplinary team. Our dietitians, dietetic assistants and nutritionists lead on medical nutrition therapy, together with physicians, physiotherapists and assistants, clinical psychologists and assistants, and a brilliant admin team. You will support patients living with complex conditions, some of whom are prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. You will be supporting patients on a 1:1 basis in clinics, both face-to-face and virtual, and in groups. Working alongside the other Band 7 and 8 dietitians, you will provide clinical supervision for Band 6 dietitians, nutritionists and dietetic assistants. Training and support to become a supplementary prescriber will be discussed with the appointed job holder.
Main duties of the job
You can choose to work remotely from home for some of the week, from the hospital's Guy's base and Harold Moody satellite site, or a combination. You will be delivering online interventions, as well as delivering face-to-face clinics and groups. You will work 09:00-17:00 three days per week, and 11:00-19:00 two days. You will be on site at least 3 days a week for face-to-face clinical work and supervision.
You must have a depth of experience working with patients living with obesity, including key diet and lifestyle advice, GLP1 management and knowledge of bariatric surgery. You must have a developed understanding of weight bias and stigma in both healthcare and everyday life.
About us
Guys and St. Thomas Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is a centre of excellence in obesity management and weight-loss surgery. We have been providing treatment and support for severe weight problems for more than 30 years. Our multi-disciplinary team here at GSTT includes consultants, specialist dietitians, specialist nurses, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and physiotherapists.
GSTT supports staff health and wellness and there are multiple benefits to working here at GSTT. This also includes benefits such as flexible working and CPD allowance. www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/jobs/benefits-and-support
You will be joining a large department with over 150 dietitians and assistants, psychologists, nutrition nurses, administrators, and project and operational managers. There is a wealth of opportunity for support, learning and development.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our team, and very much welcome applications from all people. We strongly encourage applications from people from global majority ethnic backgrounds, and those living with disability. Almost half of the patients we care for are of Black African or Black Caribbean heritage. Our patients tell us they want the workforce "to look like them", and we strive to meet this request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supporting patients with weight management, assessing nutritional intake, micronutrient status and psychological wellbeing. Clinics are a mixture of face-to-face, video and telephone.
- Facilitating group education for patients prescribed GLP1 medicines
- Playing a key role in MDT meetings (supporting best interest decisions).
Please see the following attached documents for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of this post:
Job description; person specification; functional requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supporting patients with weight management, assessing nutritional intake, micronutrient status and psychological wellbeing. Clinics are a mixture of face-to-face, video and telephone.
- Facilitating group education for patients prescribed GLP1 medicines
- Playing a key role in MDT meetings (supporting best interest decisions).
Please see the following attached documents for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of this post:
Job description; person specification; functional requirements.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Evidence of further postgraduate study in obesity care
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to weight management and pharmacotherapy
- Skilled in facilitating and delivering group education
- Managing patients with complex obesity
- Previous experience working in a team/MDT
Desirable
- Experience supporting patients using GLP-1 injectables
- experience supporting patients after bariatric surgery
- Previous experience at a senior level
Skills
Essential
- Developed leadership skills to support less senior members of staff
- Knowledge of health care delivery and weight management services
- Experience supervising dietetic students
- Deliver online groups using virtual platforms
Desirable
- Good communication including strong behaviour change skills
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Evidence of further postgraduate study in obesity care
Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to weight management and pharmacotherapy
- Skilled in facilitating and delivering group education
- Managing patients with complex obesity
- Previous experience working in a team/MDT
Desirable
- Experience supporting patients using GLP-1 injectables
- experience supporting patients after bariatric surgery
- Previous experience at a senior level
Skills
Essential
- Developed leadership skills to support less senior members of staff
- Knowledge of health care delivery and weight management services
- Experience supervising dietetic students
- Deliver online groups using virtual platforms
Desirable
- Good communication including strong behaviour change skills
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
