Obesity Specialist Dietitian

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with good team working skills to help expand our multidisciplinary specialist weight management team. We are excited to be increasing our delivery of GLP1 medications and this role will be integral in supporting this. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide specialist dietetic support to patients in both the medical and surgical services. You will work closely with psychologists, endocrinologists, surgeons and specialist nurses. We have embraced hybrid working and are happy to accommodate flexible working patterns.

To discuss this post further please contact Jenny Dacombe, Specialist Weight Management Dietitian. Tel 0117 4140855; Email: jennifer.dacombe@nbt.nhs.uk.

Main Duties

• Provide specialist dietetic input to patients living with obesity in both the medical and surgical weight management teams
• Work with patients individually and in a group setting both in person and remotely
• Provide non-judgemental, empathic and up-to-date clinical care to patients living with obesity
• Skilled use of behaviour change and motivational interviewing communication styles
• Be a supportive and flexible member of the dietetic team and an active participant in the wider MDT
• Support the team in service development and quality improvement projects

Detailed Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic input to patients in the medical weight management service through individual and group work
• Delivery of the “mood and food” group run jointly with psychology
• Initiation and management of patients on GLP1 medications
• Provide pre‑operative education and counselling for patients considering bariatric surgery
• Provide dietetic support to patients who have had bariatric surgery including biochemistry monitoring
• Involvement in service development including resource production and quality improvement projects
• Provide a mix of telephone, video and face to face appointments
• Work closely with the wider MDT, attend weekly MDT meetings and monthly service meetings

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: Current registered dietitian status with HPC
• Essential: Post‑graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills
• Desirable: Attendance at or completion of post‑graduate training course or conference related to obesity

Experience

• Essential: Detailed knowledge of common clinical conditions and bariatric dietetic management
• Essential: Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritise work, complete projects and meet deadlines
• Essential: Achieved or working towards second gateway of Band 6 in a role dealing with patients where behaviour change is necessary
• Essential: Recent experience of working in a Tier 3 and 4 weight management service
• Desirable: Experience of leading an audit project

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Empathic and compassionate attitude towards people living with obesity

Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

North Bristol NHS Trust is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from a diverse workforce.