Job Description

Are you interested in working with people aiming to improve their health and lifestyle or considering bariatric surgery?
We are looking to recruit a person with an interest in nutrition and health to join our weight management team.
You will be trained and supported by qualified Dietitians to meet competencies to be able to work independently with the weight management programme and undertake groups both face to face and virtual, and one to one education when required.
Experience in healthcare and nutrition are preferable, but not essential as training will be provided. You will be expected to complete a Certificate in Nutritional Health as part of the role (if this qualification or equivalent has not already been achieved).
There may be a requirement to travel to various locations across Sunderland and Washington so you must have the ability to travel.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
Main duties of the job
You have an interest in weight management and nutrition with a friendly, caring attitude. This role will require you to be a team player due to nature of team in delivering weight management groups.
Experience of working with the public, customer service, and independently is essential to the role and desirable would include previous experience working in healthcare setting or as a dietetic support worker working as part of a team. Although not essential, experience of working with groups and/or within weight management would be desirable.
Nutrition & Dietetics sit under the Therapies Directorate within Clinical Support. The Department operates Monday Friday and we do support flexible working if meets needs of Service. This role will sit within the Tier 3 weight management team that consists of a dietetic assistant practitioner, dietetic support workers and a specialist dietitian. The Team are part of the Tier 4 bariatric MDT and link in with many others within Dietetics and the wider MDT. We support clinical supervision and support with additional courses/training days related to the role.
South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is a large organisation in the North East of England and has two main sites South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital. The Dietetic Department of more than 55 staff is managed as one team, but is structured into smaller teams led by Senior Specialist Dietitians.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Date posted
28 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
xc2xa324,625 to xc2xa325,674 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9155-CSAHP-0425-52
Job locations
Trust Headquarters
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver group programmes. To deliver 1:1 support for patients referred for weight management.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver group programmes. To deliver 1:1 support for patients referred for weight management.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• IT/keyboard skills including email, data input, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Able to act on own initiative but recognise limitations.
• Able to meet travel needs of role.

Desirable

• Group work skills.
• Teaching skills.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to motivate others.

Desirable

• Self-confident.
• Able to work on own initiative.

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 (or above / equivalent) in English Language and Maths.

Desirable

• Nutrition qualification (such as Certificate in Nutritional Health or equivalent).

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with the public.
• Experience of customer care.
• Experience of working independently.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Dietetic Support Worker.
• Experience of working in healthcare setting.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of working with groups.
• Weight management experience.

Other
Desirable

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Attitude
Essential

• Interest in weight management.
• Interest in nutrition.
• Friendly nature.
• Caring attitude.
• Team player.
• Flexible / adaptable.
• Keen to learn.
• Positive attitude.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• IT/keyboard skills including email, data input, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Able to act on own initiative but recognise limitations.
• Able to meet travel needs of role.

Desirable

• Group work skills.
• Teaching skills.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to motivate others.

Desirable

• Self-confident.
• Able to work on own initiative.

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 (or above / equivalent) in English Language and Maths.

Desirable

• Nutrition qualification (such as Certificate in Nutritional Health or equivalent).

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with the public.
• Experience of customer care.
• Experience of working independently.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Dietetic Support Worker.
• Experience of working in healthcare setting.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of working with groups.
• Weight management experience.

Other
Desirable

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Attitude
Essential

• Interest in weight management.
• Interest in nutrition.
• Friendly nature.
• Caring attitude.
• Team player.
• Flexible / adaptable.
• Keen to learn.
• Positive attitude.