Specialist Weight Management and Bariatric Dietitian

• 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. Job description Job responsibilities • 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.