Specialist Weight Management Dietitian Full Time (Flexible Working Considered) Band 6 (Will Consider Recently Qualified Band 5 to Train Up to Band 6 as a Training Post)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist dietitian to join our team with two other dietitians and a part-time psychologist in the Tier 3 service. The post is based at Worcester Royal Hospital and includes clinics at Redditch and Bromsgrove.
Some clinics will be virtual. We are a forward-thinking and proactive Dietetic department of 22 dietitians working within specialty teams. We have a GLP-1 pathway.
The post holder is a key member of the weight management MDT, and we work closely with the bariatric dietitians, bariatric nurses, psychologists, and surgeons.
Experience of weight management work and behaviour change approaches is desirable as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collaborative teamwork. Enthusiasm and commitment are essential.
We Can Offer You:
* A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support, and regular clinical supervision.
* The Department is approved for student placements A, B, and C. All staff actively participate in student training.
* We are committed to your personal development, well-being, and CPD.
Main Duties of the Job:
The successful applicant will work as a specialist dietitian in the department within the weight management service with a special interest in Tier 3 weight management. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary medical and bariatric teams providing an effective specialist weight management service. The role will cover out-patient clinics/groups during times of leave.
Job Responsibilities:
* To work as a specialist dietitian in the department within the Weight management service with a special interest in Tier 3 weight management.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary medical and bariatric teams providing an effective specialist weight management service.
* To provide cover for out-patient clinics/groups during times of leave.
* To assist with data collection and audit.
Job Summary:
* Working as an experienced autonomous practitioner to provide a high standard of patient-focused care through specialised assessment.
* To plan and deliver a high-quality service to patients working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
* To offer dietetic skills and expertise to complex patients.
* To contribute to the Therapy Clinical Governance agenda to further improve the quality of the service.
Person Specification:
Experience:
Essential:
* Experience of adults dietetics in the NHS.
Qualifications:
Essential:
* Dietetic degree.
Employer Details:
Employer Name:
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address:
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
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