Job summary
We are excited to present the opportunity for 2 Band 6 dietitians to join the Homerton Bariatric Service. The successful candidates will be joining a vibrant MDT consisting of dietitians, physiotherapists, psychologists, surgeons, and speciality doctors who work together to provide a compassionate service supporting patients towards sustainable weight management goals. Within our team, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in behaviour change, complex weight management, audit, MDT working, delivering patient education groups and assessing patients for disordered eating. Our team provides excellent opportunities for career progression including working towards supplementary prescribing at a senior level alongside our chemical pathologist and other senior MDT colleagues. Both roles are based at the Homerton Hospital in the Hackney and are potentially suitable for hybrid working.
Please contact us if you would like to arrange a team visit ahead of applying or if you would like to discuss the roles in more detail.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide specialist dietetic input for patients pre- and post- bariatric surgery, managing a specialised clinical caseload and carry out complicated assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of patients within this specialty
2. Undertake structured multidisciplinary outpatient assessment, preparing for surgery and follow up clinics for patients referred to the service
3. Update a range of databases with patient information and manage electronic patient records
4. Deliver group education sessions for patients before and after bariatric surgery including facilitation of patient support groups
5. Liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of care including attending and contributing to bariatric multidisciplinary meetings
6. Provide telephone and email support for patients before and after bariatric surgery
7. Be able to work with patients in person, over online platforms, and via telephone
8. Develop evidence based patient information, clinical policies and guidelines and contribute to service developments and audits
9. Develop, implement and evaluate teaching programmes for patients, nurses and other health care professionals
10. Provide clinical supervision and support for dietetic students and team assistants
11. Work flexibly and provide cover to dietetic colleagues across the obesity care pathway within the Tier 3 and bariatric services as required
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This includes an "Outstanding" rating for our Urgent and Emergency Services.
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.
In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's, originally a workhouse but now the home for many NHS bodies and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
The hospital has three day-surgery theatres and six main operating theatres for all types of general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, gynaecology, maxio-facial, urology, ENT, obesity, bariatrics and obstetrics.
We offer a range of specialist care in obstetrics and neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, HIV and sexual health, asthma and allergies, keyhole and bariatric surgery and neuro-rehabilitation across east London and beyond.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate qualification in dietetics (or equivalent).
- HCPC registered Dietitian.
Desirable
- Member of BOMSS or other specialist interest groups.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association.
- Advanced study in relevant field e.g., Behaviour change training
Skills
Essential
- Able to manage difficult and complex situations calmly and logically.
- Able to provide clear and effective treatment regimens and advice for patients, their carers and staff, including complex clinical dietetic problems.
- Able to contribute effectively to MDTs.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.
- For patients with language barriers, ability to work with the advocacy service to achieve effective communication.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate clinical dietetic experience in adult dietetics, including surgery and medicine, and obesity management.
- Experience of working in outpatient / clinic including telephone clinics
- Experience of presenting and group working with adult patients, carers and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working with bariatric patients.
- Postgraduate clinical dietetic experience of working in an adult inpatient setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of bariatric surgery options and their impact on dietetic advice.
- Knowledge of the role of the bariatric Dietitian in assessment, preoperatively and postoperatively
- Knowledge of NICE and BOMSS guidelines for Obesity and Bariatric surgery and their relevance to dietetic practice
- HCPC professional code of conduct and adherence to these
Desirable
- Dietetic needs of patients from different ethnic and religious backgrounds
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate qualification in dietetics (or equivalent).
- HCPC registered Dietitian.
Desirable
- Member of BOMSS or other specialist interest groups.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association.
- Advanced study in relevant field e.g., Behaviour change training
Skills
Essential
- Able to manage difficult and complex situations calmly and logically.
- Able to provide clear and effective treatment regimens and advice for patients, their carers and staff, including complex clinical dietetic problems.
- Able to contribute effectively to MDTs.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.
- For patients with language barriers, ability to work with the advocacy service to achieve effective communication.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate clinical dietetic experience in adult dietetics, including surgery and medicine, and obesity management.
- Experience of working in outpatient / clinic including telephone clinics
- Experience of presenting and group working with adult patients, carers and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working with bariatric patients.
- Postgraduate clinical dietetic experience of working in an adult inpatient setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of bariatric surgery options and their impact on dietetic advice.
- Knowledge of the role of the bariatric Dietitian in assessment, preoperatively and postoperatively
- Knowledge of NICE and BOMSS guidelines for Obesity and Bariatric surgery and their relevance to dietetic practice
- HCPC professional code of conduct and adherence to these
Desirable
- Dietetic needs of patients from different ethnic and religious backgrounds
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
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).
