Obesity Specialist Dietitian

We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with good team working skills to provide maternity cover to our multidisciplinary specialist weight management team.

This role will be based in the tier 3 weight management service.

We are excited to be increasing the delivery of GLP1 medications and this role will be integral in supporting this. The role will also support people in their preparation for weight loss surgery. And with behavioral management of obesity.

You will work closely with other specialist obesity dietitians working across both the tier 3 and 4 services, psychologists, endocrinologists,surgeons, specialist nurses and a soon to be appointed physiotherapist.

We are a hybrid working team and are happy to accommodate flexible working patterns.

To discuss this post further please contact:
Rachel Elliott, Specialist Weight Management Dietitian. Tel  

Provide specialist dietetic input to patients living with obesity

Work with patients individually and in a group setting. We offer a combination of appointment types - telephone, video and face-to-face.

Provide non-judgmental, 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

We are a close team who are consistently working to change and improve our service to provide the best possible care for our patients while working as efficiently as possible. We have developed a hybrid model of in person and remote delivery of services. We would value anyone with new and innovative ideas on how we can best reach and keep in touch with our patients and primary care.

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

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

• Current registered dietitian status with HPC
• Post-graduate training in communication and behaviour change skills
• Attendance at or completion of post-graduate training course or conference attendance related to obesity
• Detailed knowledge of common clinical conditions and best dietetic management of patients with obesity
• Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritise work, complete projects and meet deadlines
• Have achieved or be working towards second gateway of Band 6 in post dealing with patients where behaviour change is necessary
• Recent experience of working in a Tier 3 and 4 weight management service
• Experience of leading an audit project
• Empathic and compassionate attitude towards people living with obesity

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.

Depending on experience

Per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Fixed term

11 months

339-ASCR
5835-TJC

North Bristol Trust