Dietitian

Phoenix Public Health Ltd

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Job summary

We are recruiting a Specialist Bariatric Dietitian (Band 6 or Band 7) to join the Phoenix Health Multi-Disciplinary Team. Experience managing patients who have had Bariatric surgery and/or previous experience in a weight management service is desirable, but not essential. For us it is more important that we find an individual with a strong work ethic and outstanding interpersonal and team skills. We can provide supervised specialist training (including extended clinical roles) for the right person. The salary range offered reflects our willingness to consider both highly skilled and less experienced candidates

The Phoenix Health group also includes the Semapen business as part of its suite of weight management services, delivering an online GLP-1 programme. Whilst this is not compulsory experience for the Specialist Bariatric Clinician, it may suit a candidate with some interest in this area as part of the role.

The role is advertised as both full & part time as we are open both. The role is predominantly office based with some clinic visits but also provides the opportunity for some flexible working from home within subject to the needs of the business.

Main duties of the job

Main roles will include working closely with fellow Bariatric Dietitians, Nurses and our Surgeons in outpatient clinics (predominantly remote with some face to face). The ideal candidate will also have a key role in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings that discuss new referrals, formulate treatment plans and manage post-op complications. After a period of training, the candidate will hold their own busy case load, but are expected to work with and support colleagues at all times to ensure seamless pre and post-op patient care and education. Inpatient visits prior to patient discharge also form part of this role as well as taking part in a Bariatric patient telephone support service out of hours (on call).

About us

Phoenix Health is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) meaning staff have an indirect stake in the company following 12 months continuous employment. All employees who have been employed over a year stand to benefit from things like a potential for tax-free bonuses up to £3,600 per employee per year.

Phoenix Public Health (Phoenix Health) is a highly regarded specialist provider of weight loss surgery founded by Professor David Kerrigan, President of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS).

Our skilled and close-knit multidisciplinary team of about 20 employees work with carefully selected surgeons to deliver the highest standards of treatment and post-operative aftercare.

Phoenix Health provide NHS bariatric outpatient clinics and surgery for patients from Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside ICBs using both private and NHS facilities in Manchester region. We also provide private surgery at these sites and other locations in the South East. Our head office is located within modern offices close to the M56 just outside Chester.

As well as a competitive salary and the opportunity to join the EOT, benefits include pension scheme, annual £1500 CPD budget and 28 days holiday allowance.

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

E0162-24-0008

Job locations

17D Telford Court

Chester Gates

Chester

CH1 6LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Bariatric Dietitian within a team of 4 Dietitians and 1 Nutritionist & wider MDT consisting of 2 bariatric RGN, 1 HCA, 2 bariatric Fellows and 4 Consultants.

Reporting to Lead Dietitian.

Office based with possibility of agreed remote working on rota basis.

Team player, highly organised and accountable for own workload.

Familiar with IT systems; Microsoft TEAMs, WORD etc.

Acts within remits of professional body and familiar with GDPR processes.

Provides compassionate care to pre and post op bariatric patients via evidence based guidelines for both NHS and private through various means of contact in various clinics.

Supports and collaborates with the wider MDT in treatment plans based on clinical need.

Takes part in weekly ward visits to external hospitals.

Contributes to an out of hours on call rota (weekend cover).

Contributes to service development and team meetings.

Keeps up to date with CPD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bariatric Dietitian within a team of 4 Dietitians and 1 Nutritionist & wider MDT consisting of 2 bariatric RGN, 1 HCA, 2 bariatric Fellows and 4 Consultants.

Reporting to Lead Dietitian.

Office based with possibility of agreed remote working on rota basis.

Team player, highly organised and accountable for own workload.

Familiar with IT systems; Microsoft TEAMs, WORD etc.

Acts within remits of professional body and familiar with GDPR processes.

Provides compassionate care to pre and post op bariatric patients via evidence based guidelines for both NHS and private through various means of contact in various clinics.

Supports and collaborates with the wider MDT in treatment plans based on clinical need.

Takes part in weekly ward visits to external hospitals.

Contributes to an out of hours on call rota (weekend cover).

Contributes to service development and team meetings.

Keeps up to date with CPD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification in Dietetics e.g. BSc, MSc
  • Registration with relevant Governing bodies (HCPC)
  • Car owner

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience managing patients who have had bariatric surgery and/or previous experience in a weight management service.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised qualification in Dietetics e.g. BSc, MSc
  • Registration with relevant Governing bodies (HCPC)
  • Car owner

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience managing patients who have had bariatric surgery and/or previous experience in a weight management service.

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.

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.

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

Phoenix Public Health Ltd

Address

17D Telford Court

Chester Gates

Chester

CH1 6LT


Employer's website

https://www.phoenix-health.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Phoenix Public Health Ltd

Address

17D Telford Court

Chester Gates

Chester

CH1 6LT


Employer's website

https://www.phoenix-health.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Bariatric Dietitian

Charlotte Harper

charlotte.harper@phoenix-health.co.uk

01244738158

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

E0162-24-0008

Job locations

17D Telford Court

Chester Gates

Chester

CH1 6LT


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