Job summary We invite you to apply to this novel and rewarding 2-year fixed term opportunity to provide dietetic leadership into the newly established weight management service for people with learning disabilities in Bedford Borough. This prevention service is designed to complement other clinical pathways within the Specialist Learning Disabilities Service in Bedfordshire in partnership with Bedford Borough Council. Your role will be up to 3-days per week, supervising a junior post-holder and working alongside multi-professional colleagues to promote access for this under-served group. If you would like to discuss the opportunity before applying, please be in touch with Hannah Style. or Simone Mingay. Main duties of the job The post-holder will lead the embedment of the ELFT Shape Up programme, a weight management service for people with learning disabilities in Bedfordshire, and will be the driving force behind its workstreams and service development. The Shape Up programme comprises service-user intervention and training in practical nutrition for carers and staff, and has been co-developed with service users and re-run in ELFT specialist learning disabilities services in other boroughs after demonstrable positive impact. This will involve working with the specialist learning disabilities service, care providers, primary care and community services to promote and deliver the programme effectively, and identify opportunities for improvement. The post-holder will be both autonomous and team-spirited, proactive and organised, and approachable. The post-holder will work effectively with multidisciplinary professionals across sites, and will seek opportunities to support the weight management service to develop locally. This role is an exciting opportunity to address dietary health inequalities at a borough-wide level within the Trust, and expand current practices surrounding nutrition in the trust for the benefit of the disadvantaged people we serve. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 363-CHB6944911-A Job locations Services for People who have a Learning Disability (SPLD) Twinwoods Resource Centre, Milton Road, Clapham Bedford MK41 6AT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached. Detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy is attached. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached. Detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy is attached. Person Specification Meets all essential criteria Essential UK registered with Health Professional Council Member of the British Dietetic Association Broad dietetic experience across a range of clinical areas Undergraduate or a post graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics Post graduate professional practice in Dietetics Desirable Experience working in the community Post registration training or experience in psychological approaches to patient care i.e. CBT Essential Essential UK registered with Health Professional Council Member of the British Dietetic Association Post graduate professional practice in Dietetics Desirable Experience of working within the community setting Experience in the provision oral nutrition support Essential Essential Broad dietetic experience across a range of clinical areas Experience in mental health and/ or learning disability dietetics - understanding of individual needs, communication needs, co morbidities Has a professional presentation and is able to express themselves clearly and simply (both verbally and written) Can plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professional, non-medical carers and LD patient groups Desirable Experience of working within the community setting Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated Person Specification Meets all essential criteria Essential UK registered with Health Professional Council Member of the British Dietetic Association Broad dietetic experience across a range of clinical areas Undergraduate or a post graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics Post graduate professional practice in Dietetics Desirable Experience working in the community Post registration training or experience in psychological approaches to patient care i.e. CBT Essential Essential UK registered with Health Professional Council Member of the British Dietetic Association Post graduate professional practice in Dietetics Desirable Experience of working within the community setting Experience in the provision oral nutrition support Essential Essential Broad dietetic experience across a range of clinical areas Experience in mental health and/ or learning disability dietetics - understanding of individual needs, communication needs, co morbidities Has a professional presentation and is able to express themselves clearly and simply (both verbally and written) Can plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professional, non-medical carers and LD patient groups Desirable Experience of working within the community setting Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Services for People who have a Learning Disability (SPLD) Twinwoods Resource Centre, Milton Road, Clapham Bedford MK41 6AT Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)