Job summary Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust has been awarded new funding to develop a specialist obesity service and extend the existing bariatric service to provide an improved, evidence-based service across Wakefield. It will also reduce inequalities by targeting priority groups in line with NICE guidelines. The new Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service will replace previous T3 and T4 services to provide a patient-centred, needs based service, which will allow seamless and more timely care for patients who require specialist interventions like bariatric surgery, injectable drugs and non-surgical weight-management programmes. Non-surgical weight-management programmes will include dietetic, clinical psychology and physiotherapy input. Patients will be able to access all parts of the service that are appropriate for them, following multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessment and recommendations. The service has been commissioned on a permanent basis, so we are looking to expand capacity in all areas of the service. The Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service has been commissioned to process 250 referrals annually with the aims of contributing to a long-term healthy weight strategy, reducing obesity in the Mid Yorkshire Region, and to improve health outcomes by lowering obesity-related disease risks and support increased life expectancy in Wakefield. Main duties of the job This new post is to support the development of the dietetic aspect of the service. With support and supervision from the lead Clinical Dietitian in the Specialist Obesity and Bariatric Service, the post-holder will work as part of the wider MDT, providing support to a specialist dietetic service for patients with complex obesity. This may include patient group sessions and monitoring patients through telehealth and face-to-face contacts. The post-holder will be based at Dewsbury and District Hospital but may be required to attend patient sessions and meetings at one of the other sites in Wakefield (Pinderfields). The post-holder may also work remotely for part of the week. The dietetic department is fully committed to CPD and clinical supervision. As we take A, B and C students from Leeds Beckett University, the post holder will also be expected to take an active role in supporting our student training program. When applying for this post it is essential that you read the job description and person specification. Use the supporting information space on the application form to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and previous experience meet the job description requirements and which clinical areas you have experience in. It is essential that you are able to attend any location required of you, including patients homes therefore being a car driver with access to a vehicle to support home visits is desirable. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-ATS1058 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities To recognise and escalate a deteriorating patient and take initial action where appropriate. To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Carry out formal assessments and treatment plans identified on pathway and provide detailed documented and verbal feedback on patients performance. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a variety of patients, occasionally those with emotional, physical and psychological conditions. To understand and overcome barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, affected perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear and language barriers To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with patients and encourage their interest and participation in interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture. To have an understanding of Obesity and related long term conditions and common pathologies and the role of diet, nutrition in treating them, alongside medical and surgical interventions To undertake clinics and/or assessments in a variety of settings as required by the need of the service, including the ward, department or other community environment To be able to identify own limitations and seek advice from a senior registered practitioner when appropriate. Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of care plans. Work effectively as a member of a team to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. To be in line with role specific Band 4 competencies To be responsible for planning and prioritising own day-to-day allocated workload and resources To support the Bariatric/Weight Management dietitians, monitoring patients as directed including telehealth, on the ward post-surgery, community group sessions To take part in patient education, supporting group sessions and presenting if required To manage discrete caseload of patients at direction of the specialist dietitians To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a practitioner to carry out specific treatment and interventions. To liaise with other agencies e.g. multidisciplinary team and referral to other specialist services as deemed appropriate. To be responsible for the recording of up to date, accurate information concerning any intervention in line with Trust guidelines. To be proficient in the use of all appropriate electronic systems required to perform role To participate in both service and trust development plans. To participate in specific projects or departmental working parties as directed by the practitioner As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate staff. As part of the team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive working into your own practice To participate in team audit and data collection and evaluation activities as agreed and directed Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities To recognise and escalate a deteriorating patient and take initial action where appropriate. To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Carry out formal assessments and treatment plans identified on pathway and provide detailed documented and verbal feedback on patients performance. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent will be used with a variety of patients, occasionally those with emotional, physical and psychological conditions. To understand and overcome barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, affected perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear and language barriers To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with patients and encourage their interest and participation in interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture. To have an understanding of Obesity and related long term conditions and common pathologies and the role of diet, nutrition in treating them, alongside medical and surgical interventions To undertake clinics and/or assessments in a variety of settings as required by the need of the service, including the ward, department or other community environment To be able to identify own limitations and seek advice from a senior registered practitioner when appropriate. Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of care plans. Work effectively as a member of a team to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. To be in line with role specific Band 4 competencies To be responsible for planning and prioritising own day-to-day allocated workload and resources To support the Bariatric/Weight Management dietitians, monitoring patients as directed including telehealth, on the ward post-surgery, community group sessions To take part in patient education, supporting group sessions and presenting if required To manage discrete caseload of patients at direction of the specialist dietitians To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a practitioner to carry out specific treatment and interventions. To liaise with other agencies e.g. multidisciplinary team and referral to other specialist services as deemed appropriate. To be responsible for the recording of up to date, accurate information concerning any intervention in line with Trust guidelines. To be proficient in the use of all appropriate electronic systems required to perform role To participate in both service and trust development plans. To participate in specific projects or departmental working parties as directed by the practitioner As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate staff. As part of the team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive working into your own practice To participate in team audit and data collection and evaluation activities as agreed and directed Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in nutrition delivering care and working in a health care and people centred environment. Experience working as part of a team. Experience in supervising others at work. Desirable Previous experience in NHS setting. Experience of the impact of health and nutrition on lifestyle. Experience working with weight management patients Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A-C English and Maths or equivalent. Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or 60 credits level 4. Desirable Care Certificate Skills and Abilities Essential Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner. Able to escalate to a qualified member of staff any concerns regarding patient care or risk. Able to educate patients and colleagues within scope of role. Able to implement and evaluate treatment. Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required. Able to delegate work appropriately. Competent IT and keyboard skills e.g. use Excel and PowerPoint Ability to do anthropometric measurements Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Able to work autonomously. Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Able to work as part of team Ability to prioritise workload Other Essential Able to fulfil the physical requirements of the post e.g. periods of standing/sitting in a variety of settings carry out moderate to intense. Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment. Must have full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes Knowledge and Awareness Essential Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills. Awareness of own limitations. Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies. Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies. Experience of supervising others, and allocating appropriate workloads. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in nutrition delivering care and working in a health care and people centred environment. Experience working as part of a team. Experience in supervising others at work. Desirable Previous experience in NHS setting. Experience of the impact of health and nutrition on lifestyle. Experience working with weight management patients Qualifications Essential Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A-C English and Maths or equivalent. Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or 60 credits level 4. Desirable Care Certificate Skills and Abilities Essential Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner. Able to escalate to a qualified member of staff any concerns regarding patient care or risk. Able to educate patients and colleagues within scope of role. Able to implement and evaluate treatment. Able to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required. Able to delegate work appropriately. Competent IT and keyboard skills e.g. use Excel and PowerPoint Ability to do anthropometric measurements Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Able to work autonomously. Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes Able to work as part of team Ability to prioritise workload Other Essential Able to fulfil the physical requirements of the post e.g. periods of standing/sitting in a variety of settings carry out moderate to intense. Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment. Must have full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes Knowledge and Awareness Essential Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills. Awareness of own limitations. Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies. Evidence of regular updates and utilisation of specialist skills and competencies. Experience of supervising others, and allocating appropriate workloads. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)