Dietitian - Tier 3 Bariatrics - Derby & Burton

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Overview:

The Dietitian will play a key role in delivering first attendance consultations to patients referred to the Tier 3 bariatric service. The role involves assessing patients nutritional status, developing individualized care plans, and providing dietary interventions to support patients in managing obesity and preparing for potential bariatric surgery.

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments during first appointments, including reviewing medical history, dietary habits, and lifestyle factors.
• Develop personalized dietary care plans that are realistic and tailored to the patient's needs, supporting weight management and improving overall health.
• Educate and counsel patients on dietary strategies to manage obesity, including portion control, nutritional intake, and behavior modification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., psychologists, bariatric surgeons, nurses) to provide holistic care for patients.
• Monitor patient progress through follow-up assessments, adjusting dietary plans as necessary to meet ongoing health and nutritional goals.
• Provide pre- and post-operative nutritional support to patients undergoing bariatric surgery, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with NHS policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence-based dietary advice in alignment with NICE guidelines and current research on obesity management.

• BSc in Dietetics or equivalent, with HCPC registration.
• Previous experience in obesity management or bariatric services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nutritional needs for obese patients, including pre- and post-surgery requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload efficiently.

• Experience with motivational interviewing and behavior change techniques.
• Understanding of Tier 3 weight management services within the NHS framework.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Skills:
• BSc in Dietetics or equivalent, with HCPC registration.
• Previous experience in obesity management or bariatric services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nutritional needs for obese patients, including pre- and post-surgery requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload efficiently.

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Experience with motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques.
• Understanding of Tier 3 weight management services within the NHS framework.

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

Outpatient Network

Address

Burton Hospital Nhs Trust

Belvedere Road

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 0RB

Employer's website

https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)