• Job Description

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  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian with good team working skills to join our multidisciplinary specialist weight assessment and management team. This is a permanent post for 0.6WTE (22.5hours a week) Band 7 dietitian.

  This post involves working in our specialist weight management services based in Bristol, UK. You will have the opportunity to work in both our surgical and non-surgical obesity management teams, which providea pathway of multi-disciplinary care. You will work closely with psychologists, endocrinologists, surgeons, pharmacists and specialist nurses/ practitioners. Previous clinical experience and a passion for supporting people living with obesity is essential. This role is predominantly based at our Brunel Building in Southmead Hospital, but may require wider travel across the South West and beyond. The role is likely to require a combination of in person and remote working.

  We welcome discussions on potential job share or flexible working, as considered on an individual basis.

  To discuss this post further please contact; Rachel Elliott - Weight Management Dietitian Rachel.Elliott@nbt.nhs.uk or Jenny Dacombe Jennifer.dacombe@nbt.nhs.uk

  Main duties of the job

  Registration with the Health Professions Council as a Registered Dietitian. This will be either: 4 year degree course in Nutrition and Dietetics OR 3 year degree in related biological subject + 2 year post-graduate course in dietetics (MSc)

  Ideally worked at Band 6 or 7 level with experience working in obesity care

  Experience in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and powerpoint programmes & specialist dietetic computer applications.

  Training and experience in delivering teaching sessions and presentations to health professionals and patient groups.

  Clinical supervisory skills course, Post-graduate training in behaviour change skills

  Familiarity with principles of clinical governance and national guidelines for best practice

  Ability to act as an independent practitioner and be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work

  Ability to communicate successfully, both verbally and in writing, with a wide spectrum of health professionals and patients, to establish and maintain successful working relationships

  Advanced level ability to use counselling skills, motivational approaches and cognitive behaviour therapy strategies

  Ability to take the lead on introducing new ways of workingeg introducing services to manage obesity in both Tier 3 and Tier 4 weight management services.

  About us

  North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

  North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

  Reference number

  339-ASCR2945-BAL

  Job locations

  Brunel Building, Southmead HospitL

  Southmead Road

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To provide specialist dietetic service to the Tier 3 Weight Assessment and Management Service in Bristol and Wiltshire (currently remote).This will include individual clinics (both remote and face to face), facilitating patient group programmes and contributing to multidisciplinary team model of care.

  • To deliver a dietetic service to patients in the pre and post operative phase.

  • To assess and treat a defined caseload of patients and maintain accurate records.

  • To deliver group and individual education and training, especially concerning obesity, to a range of health professionals, students and patients.

  • To act as an expert practitioner in Obesity care, including those on obesity medications.

  • To lead and contribute to policy development on matters relating to nutrition and dietetics within NBT, especially those pertaining to obesity.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To provide specialist dietetic service to the Tier 3 Weight Assessment and Management Service in Bristol and Wiltshire (currently remote).This will include individual clinics (both remote and face to face), facilitating patient group programmes and contributing to multidisciplinary team model of care.

  • To deliver a dietetic service to patients in the pre and post operative phase.

  • To assess and treat a defined caseload of patients and maintain accurate records.

  • To deliver group and individual education and training, especially concerning obesity, to a range of health professionals, students and patients.

  • To act as an expert practitioner in Obesity care, including those on obesity medications.

  • To lead and contribute to policy development on matters relating to nutrition and dietetics within NBT, especially those pertaining to obesity.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered HPC Dietitian

  Desirable

  • Passion for working in the field of obesity

  Essential qualification

  Essential

  • Registered Dietitian with experience of working at Band 6 or 7 level
  • Behaviour change training skills

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as an obesity dietitian
  • Advanced behaviour change skills qualification

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered HPC Dietitian

  Desirable

  • Passion for working in the field of obesity

  Essential qualification

  Essential

  • Registered Dietitian with experience of working at Band 6 or 7 level
  • Behaviour change training skills

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as an obesity dietitian
  • Advanced behaviour change skills qualification

  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

  North Bristol NHS Trust

  Address

  Brunel Building, Southmead HospitL

  Southmead Road

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Bristol NHS Trust

  Address

  Brunel Building, Southmead HospitL

  Southmead Road

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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