Specialist Dietitian Specialist Weight Management Service

Successful tier 3 weight management service seeks band 6 dietitian for maternity leave cover.

Up to 100% remote working, flexible work patterns , up to full time hours.

If you are enthusiastic about weight management, passionate about MDT working and want to partner with clients to bring about long term change then this job is for you.

Training and support is available for the right candidate

Working as part of our MDT comprising dietitians, occupational therapist, psychologists, consultant physician, assistant practitioners and dedicated admin staff you will provide support and guidance to patients living with obesity and related health conditions.

We work intensively and holistically with our patients to bring about lasting change and health improvements

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals offers all clinical staff protected CPD time.

We pride ourselves on our job planning which supports this and ensures caseloads are manageable.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Thisroleincludesa range of clinical experiences including

Group nutritional education via MS teams,

A caseload of patients needing individual dietetic support and intervention seen via virtual appointments

Exploring and preparing patients on the bariatric surgery pathway

Sharing patient care with other MDT members including joint appointments

Attending regular supportive patient focused MDT meetings