Dietitian

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated dietitian to join their Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management team in Hull. The role involves providing high-quality dietetic care to obese patients within a multi-disciplinary environment. Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians with relevant experience, ideally in weight management. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential as the dietitian will manage a busy caseload and may supervise other team members. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be an HCPC registered dietitian.
• Experience in clinical dietetics is required.
• Familiarity with managing a personal dietetic caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic care for obese patients.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise other team members when necessary.

Skills

HCPC registered dietitian

Understanding of obesity management

Good communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or post-degree course in Dietetics

ECDL or equivalent competency

Tools

Weighing equipment

Job description

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 [e-mail] note we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

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Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or post-degree course in Dietetics leading to registration with HCPC
• ECDL or equivalent competency

Knowledge

• 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
• Knowledge of audit cycle

Experience

• 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
• 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.

Specialist Weight Management Service Manager