Dietitian (Bank)

Primary Care Dietitians; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Maidenhead is seeking a motivated Bank Dietitian to deliver engaging group education sessions as part of the Tier 2 Weight Management Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient health by promoting lifestyle changes in a supportive group setting. Candidates should possess relevant experience in dietetics, group education, and behavior change strategies.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with HCPC.
• Experience in primary care settings.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, evidence-based group sessions focused on weight management.
• Support participants in setting realistic goals and adopting strategies for change.
• Record attendance and provide feedback after each session.

Skills

Experience in delivering group education

Knowledge of weight management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Behaviour change strategies

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Bank Dietitian to join our team and deliver group education sessions as part of the Tier 2 Weight Management Service for Maidenhead. This role is ideal for a dietitian looking to gain additional paid hours and contribute to the delivery of a new and impactful community-based programme. Sessions will take place weekly on Wednesday evenings at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering evidence-based group weight management sessions, supporting participants to make positive lifestyle changes. Duties will include:

Facilitating weekly evening group sessions (up to 90 minutes).

Delivering nutrition and lifestyle education in an engaging and accessible way.

• Preparing and adapting teaching materials, including slides, where required.
• Recording attendance and session feedback.
• Working collaboratively with the PCN team to ensure smooth running of the programme.

About us

Primary Care Dietitian is England's only national independent specialist first contact dietitian provider who is purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high-quality and tech-enabled NHS primary care dietetic solutions.

Through our talented team, who are supported by experienced and Health Education England trained FCP clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local dietetic service.

You can find out more about our team here: https://www.primarycaredietitians.co.uk/about

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post holder will deliver weekly group education sessions for the Tier 2 Weight Management Service within Maidenhead PCN. This role involves providing evidence-based dietary advice, supporting behaviour change, and motivating participants to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the service is delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with local and national guidance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deliver weekly group education sessions for the Tier 2 Weight Management Service within Maidenhead PCN. This role involves providing evidence-based dietary advice, supporting behaviour change, and motivating participants to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the service is delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with local and national guidance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Deliver engaging, evidence-based group sessions (up to 90 minutes) focused on weight management and healthy lifestyle change.

• Support participants to set realistic goals and adopt practical strategies for long-term weight management.

• Use behaviour change techniques to motivate and empower patients.

• Prepare, adapt, and deliver teaching materials, including presentations and resources.

• Monitor attendance and provide feedback to the service manager as required.

Professional

• Maintain HCPC registration and adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics.

• Engage in regular professional development to ensure practice reflects current evidence.

• Adhere to confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection policies.

Administrative

• Record attendance, patient engagement, and feedback following each session.

• Contribute to service monitoring and evaluation as required.

• Liaise effectively with the Primary Care Dietitians team and PCN colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience in delivering group education or structured lifestyle programmes.
• Knowledge of weight management, nutrition, and behaviour change strategies.
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Skills

• Proficiency in computer packages (Microsoft Office) is essential.

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.