Nutritionist - Weight Management

ABL Health Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Specialist Weight Management Practitioner to deliver evidence-based weight management programs. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary assessments, creating tailored care plans, and supporting clients in achieving sustainable lifestyle changes through nutrition education and behavioural support. Join a passionate team to make a real impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering evidence-based weight management programs.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary assessments.
• Passion for supporting individuals in achieving sustainable lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary assessments with GPs and Psychotherapists.
• Create tailored, person-centred care plans.
• Support individuals to achieve their health goals through one-to-one and group sessions.

Skills

Nutrition education

Motivational interviewing

Positive psychology techniques

Behavioural support

Job description

Overview

ABL Health aims to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care that is clinically and cost-effective. The service works with various health professionals, partner departments and organisations, including GP practices and other community services.

Role Overview

You will join a new team comprising a Head of Service, nutritionists, therapists, exercise specialists and administrators. The post holder will work within the wider MDT of GPs, psychologists, dietitians, nutritionists, exercise specialists and healthy lifestyle advisors to provide dietetic expertise for the Weight Management Service. This will involve providing diet patient care, contributing to MDT, supervising and supporting the nutrition element of the service, leading clinics and supporting group education and intervention sessions. Development of resources and staff training is also included. The interventions can occur via telephone, digital platforms or face-to-face community venues across the footprint. You will be supported by the Obesity lead, service manager, project lead and the wider MDT.

Key Responsibilities

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Specialist Weight Management Practitioner to join the ABL Health team, delivering our evidence-based weight management programme across community and digital settings. In this rewarding role, you’ll support individuals to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes through nutrition education, physical activity, and behavioural support using motivational interviewing and positive psychology techniques. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary assessments alongside GPs and Psychotherapists to create tailored, person-centred care plans and guide clients toward their health goals. Your work will include both one-to-one and group sessions, progress monitoring, and, where appropriate, supporting referrals for bariatric surgery in line with NICE guidance.

About ABL Health

ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence-based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.