Specialist Weight Management Dietitian University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Specialist Weight Management Dietitian to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting comprehensive dietetic assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. The Trust is recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. As part of a passionate team, you will play a crucial role in improving the health and well-being of patients while also mentoring the next generation of dietitians. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading healthcare setting.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Modern Facilities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS weight management and understanding of Tier 3 services.
• Ability to provide dietetic treatment plans for complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dietetic assessments and provide treatment plans for patients.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and maintain clinical records.
• Support student dietitians during their clinical placements.

Skills

NHS Weight Management Experience

Nutritional Diagnosis

Clinical Reasoning Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Specialist Weight Management Dietitian

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

We have a vacancy in our Specialist weight management service which works as part of the wider Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Team. We are looking for a Dietitian with experience in NHS Weight management and understanding of Tier 3 service.

Responsibilities:

1. To carry out dietetic assessment appropriate to role and experience, provide nutritional diagnosis and provide a dietetic treatment plan for patients/clients.
2. To hold responsibility for own patient caseload including patients with complex presentations.
3. Maintain clinical records in line with local/Trust documentation guidelines.
4. To liaise with dietetic colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary e.g. Medical, nursing, catering and other health care professionals.
5. To work within National and Trust policies/guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct.
6. To have a solid understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these.
7. To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required.
8. To assess and monitor patients under the Tier 3 specialist weight management service.
9. To liaise with all relevant healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
10. To support student dietitians from Coventry & Birmingham Universities throughout their clinical placements.
11. Carry out dietetic/nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis.
12. Use enhanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist individual dietetic advice and treatment plans for patients who may present with multiple/complex clinical conditions taking into consideration patients' own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate.
13. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required.
14. Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills including situations where there are barriers to change.
15. Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice.
16. Plan and organise the clinical supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement including planning, timetables and written assessments.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Monday 10 Mar 2025.