Specialist Bariatric Surgery Dietitian

We have a vacancy in our Bariatric Surgery Dietetic Team which works as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, advanced clinical practitioners and clinical psychologists.

Previous experience in bariatric surgery is not essential. We are looking for a Dietitian with a passion for obesity management.

To carry out dietetic assessment appropriate to role and experience, provide nutritional diagnosis and provide a dietetic treatment plan for patients / clients.

To hold responsibility for own patient caseload including patients with complex presentations

Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines

To liaise with dietetic colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary e.g. Medical, nursing, catering and other health care professionals

To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct

To have a solid understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these

To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required

To assess and monitor patients under the Tier 4 (bariatric surgery) service

To liaise with all relevant healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care

To support student dietitians from Coventry & Birmingham Universities throughout their clinical placements

Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis

Use enhanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist individual dietetic advice and treatment plans for patients who may present with multiple / complex clinical conditions taking into consideration patients own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required

Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills including situations where there are barriers to change

Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice

Plan and organise the clinical supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement including planning, timetables and written assessments

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi professional colleagues

Engage in department and own CPD activities

Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads

Participate in health promotion activities of the department

Participate in other duties as required

Work as an autonomous practitioner working within the BDA code of professional conduct and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics and standards of proficiency (Dietitians)

Plan and prioritise own workload and evaluate own practice

Complete any relevant Band 6 dietetic competencies

Identify and understand risks and benefits of own practice

Seek support from senior colleagues and peers when necessary (aware of own scope of practice)

Aware of local risk escalation and reporting process and ensure that this is followed when a risk is identified.

Provide person centred dietetic care considering the wishes of the service user during assessment, nutritional diagnosis and provision of dietetic treatment plan

Document patient activity data in accordance with Trust and professional standards

Utilise enhanced communication skills and work with groups and individuals with varying communication needs

Treat others fairly and interact with honesty and integrity

Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent where possible and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients/clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.