Obesity Specialist Dietitian

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian with good team working skills to join our multidisciplinary specialist weight assessment and management team. This is a permanent post for 0.6WTE (22.5hours a week) Band 7 dietitian.

This post involves working in our specialist weight management services based in Bristol, UK. You will have the opportunity to work in both our surgical and non-surgical obesity management teams, which providea pathway of multi-disciplinary care. You will work closely with psychologists, endocrinologists, surgeons, pharmacists and specialist nurses/ practitioners. Previous clinical experience and a passion for supporting people living with obesity is essential. This role is predominantly based at our Brunel Building in Southmead Hospital, but may require wider travel across the South West and beyond. The role is likely to require a combination of in person and remote working.

We welcome discussions on potential job share or flexible working, as considered on an individual basis.

To discuss this post further please contact; Rachel Elliott - Weight Management Dietitian Rachel.Elliott@nbt.nhs.uk or Jenny Dacombe Jennifer.dacombe@nbt.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Registration with the Health Professions Council as a Registered Dietitian. This will be either: 4 year degree course in Nutrition and Dietetics OR 3 year degree in related biological subject + 2 year post-graduate course in dietetics (MSc)

Ideally worked at Band 6 or 7 level with experience working in obesity care

Experience in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and powerpoint programmes & specialist dietetic computer applications.

Training and experience in delivering teaching sessions and presentations to health professionals and patient groups.

Clinical supervisory skills course, Post-graduate training in behaviour change skills

Familiarity with principles of clinical governance and national guidelines for best practice

Ability to act as an independent practitioner and be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work

Ability to communicate successfully, both verbally and in writing, with a wide spectrum of health professionals and patients, to establish and maintain successful working relationships

Advanced level ability to use counselling skills, motivational approaches and cognitive behaviour therapy strategies

Ability to take the lead on introducing new ways of workingeg introducing services to manage obesity in both Tier 3 and Tier 4 weight management services.

About us

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.