Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join our dynamic team within Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and providing obese patients with high quality dietetic care.
PLEASE NOTE THIS HAS A WELCOME PREMIA OF £1,500 The post is a band 6 role, however CHCP are committed to offering this post in a developmental capacity if the candidate does not meet the full expected essential criteria as outlined in the band 6 job description.
Applicants should be HCPC registered dietitians, with relevant post registration dietetic experience. The post holder should ideally have experience of working within a weight management service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a good understanding of the complex needs of obese individuals and will enjoy helping others to lose weight using up to date evidence based practice, education and behaviour change techniques. The post holder will work alongside a range of specialists as part of an MDT approach with involvement in assessment and treatment of patients, including those who are considering onward referral to the Tier 4 Bariatric Surgery Service. .
Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential as the successful candidate will be expected to manage a busy caseload, ensuring all patients are adequately supported. The post holder will also be responsible for providing clinical supervision to other team members.
You will be based in the vibrant, cultural city of Hull which is continuing to thrive and grow after being awarded City of Culture in 2017. The post will be based at Marfleet Health Centre in Hull, however the successful applicant will also be expected to work from various other bases across the city.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jo Devon Operations Manager Nutrition and Dietetics/Tier 3 Weight Management - 07515 788173 or email jo.devon1@nhs.net
Please note we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsiblities associated the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsiblities associated the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post-degree course in Dietetics leading to registration with HCPC.
- Behaviour change levels 1 & 2 (or equivalent qualification)
- Clinical supervisory skills (basic) (or equivalent qualification)
Desirable
- Specialist post-registration qualification e.g. counselling, CBT, obesity management, Motivational interviewing, behaviour change.
- ECDL or equivalent competency
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in working with weight management clients
- Basic IT skills
- Able to use weighing equipment safely
- Reflective practice
- Advanced critical appraisal skills
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Negotiating skills
- Group work skills
- Awareness of student training requirements
- Knowledge of audit cycle
Desirable
- Training/experience in weight management, diabetes and Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Clinical dietetics in acute or primary care settings, with experience of complex patients
- Managing personal dietetic caseload
- Participation in training of other health professionals
- Developing practice of other dietitians
- Participation in peer support and clinical supervision
- Able to contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working across agencies
- Clinical training of dietetic students
- Clinical audit
Desirable
- Working within Tier 2, 3 or 4 weight management services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post-degree course in Dietetics leading to registration with HCPC.
- Behaviour change levels 1 & 2 (or equivalent qualification)
- Clinical supervisory skills (basic) (or equivalent qualification)
Desirable
- Specialist post-registration qualification e.g. counselling, CBT, obesity management, Motivational interviewing, behaviour change.
- ECDL or equivalent competency
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in working with weight management clients
- Basic IT skills
- Able to use weighing equipment safely
- Reflective practice
- Advanced critical appraisal skills
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Negotiating skills
- Group work skills
- Awareness of student training requirements
- Knowledge of audit cycle
Desirable
- Training/experience in weight management, diabetes and Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Clinical dietetics in acute or primary care settings, with experience of complex patients
- Managing personal dietetic caseload
- Participation in training of other health professionals
- Developing practice of other dietitians
- Participation in peer support and clinical supervision
- Able to contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working across agencies
- Clinical training of dietetic students
- Clinical audit
Desirable
- Working within Tier 2, 3 or 4 weight management services.
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).