Highly Specialist Dietitian - Maternal Weight Management
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Dietitian to join our team, specialising in supporting pregnant women living with obesity. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both prenatal nutrition and the complexities of obesity management.
The newly funded Maternal Weight Management Service (MWMS) will sit within the wider Weight Management Service (WMS) which includes both an Adult and Child service. We are excited to be developing the service further with the development of the MWMS.
The successful candidate will be adept at offering empathetic support and guidance, tailoring interventions to meet individual needs while promoting overall well-being and a healthy pregnancy.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in this critical area, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on the development, delivery, and evaluation of the specialist maternal obesity service as part of the wider WMS team.
The post holder will be expected to work independently, offering one-to-one Dietetic clinics, group sessions, and providing expert support as part of the multidisciplinary team offering specialist services for patients living with maternal obesity.
The individual must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the management of patients in this specialist area and will be instrumental in leading on the development and use of evidence-based principles in a patient-centered way.
The individual will promote and coordinate a specialist and versatile service that can be delivered via face-to-face support and virtually.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
* HCPC Registration
* Post registration training / experience in specialist area
* Basic motivational interviewing / behaviour change training
Experience
* Relevant post qualification experience in the relevant field
* Demonstrates up-to-date and advanced knowledge and expertise in weight management / maternal obesity
* Experience of giving presentations and teaching sessions to groups in a variety of settings
* Evidence and experience of leadership skills
* Evidence and experience of student training
Values
* Demonstrates commitment to multi-disciplinary working
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.
Professional Manager Weight Management Services
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
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