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Obesity Specialist Dietitian

North Bristol NHS Trust

The closing date is 19 May 2025

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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.

To discuss this post further please contact; Jenny Dacombe or Rachel Elliott, Specialist Weight Management Dietitians. Tel 0117 4140855 Jennifer.dacombe@nbt.nhs.uk or rachel.elliott@nbt.nhs.uk

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

About us

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.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASCR9002-BAL

Job locations

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • 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

  • 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
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Obesity Specialist Dietitian

Jennifer Dacombe

jennifer.dacombe@nbt.nhs.uk

01174141028

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ASCR9002-BAL

Job locations

North Bristol Trust

Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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