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, 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.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 although this is not essential.
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 may 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 Hull and East Riding.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Doughty - Specialist Weight Management Service Manager on 07816645379 or email mark.doughty@nhs.netPlease 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 the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post-degree course in Dietetics leading to registration with HCPC
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent competency
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of general dietetics including diabetes, obesity and nutritional support
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of reflective practice
- Competent in the use of enteral tube feeding equipment
- Awareness of student training requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical dietetics in acute or primary care settings
- Experience of managing personal dietetic caseload
- Participation in training of other health professionals
- Able to contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working across agencies
- Able to use weighing equipment safely
Desirable
- Clinical training of dietetic students
- Clinical supervisory skills (basic)
- Clinical audit
- Participation in peer support and clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or post-degree course in Dietetics leading to registration with HCPC
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent competency
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of general dietetics including diabetes, obesity and nutritional support
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of reflective practice
- Competent in the use of enteral tube feeding equipment
- Awareness of student training requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical dietetics in acute or primary care settings
- Experience of managing personal dietetic caseload
- Participation in training of other health professionals
- Able to contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working across agencies
- Able to use weighing equipment safely
Desirable
- Clinical training of dietetic students
- Clinical supervisory skills (basic)
- Clinical audit
- Participation in peer support and clinical supervision.
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).