Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Derbyshire Community Health Services' Specialist Tier 3 Weight Management Service as a Weight Management Adviser.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with experience of supporting people to make sustainable lifestyle and behavioural changes. You will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team helping adults with complex obesity to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised, evidence-based interventions.

Our Tier 3 service takes a psychologically informed approach to weight management, recognising the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to obesity. You will support patients through individual and group-based interventions, helping them develop realistic goals, build confidence and make positive long-term changes to their eating, physical activity and health behaviours.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Physicians, Dietitians and other specialist colleagues within a supportive and innovative team environment. You will also contribute to the development of patient resources, service improvements and digital approaches to patient care.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience or qualifications in areas such as health coaching, physical activity, nutrition, public health, behaviour change or related disciplines.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver evidence-based weight management assessments, education, advice and ongoing support to adults with complex obesity.
• Manage a caseload of patients receiving specialist Tier 3 weight management support, providing personalised coaching and behaviour change interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients access specialist dietetic, psychological and medical support when appropriate.
• Facilitate and support both face-to-face and virtual group education sessions.
• Support patients to set realistic goals, monitor progress and identify barriers to achieving sustainable lifestyle change.
• Collect, record and interpret outcome measures in line with service requirements and quality standards.
• Undertake baseline assessments of physical health, medications, obesity-related conditions and lifestyle factors in accordance with service protocols.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the creation of patient resources.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and work in accordance with professional, organisational and information governance standards.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

The Specialist Tier 3 Weight Management Service is a well-established, multidisciplinary service supporting adults with complex obesity across Derbyshire. Our team includes Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Physicians, Dietitians, Weight Management Advisers and administrative colleagues who work together to provide personalised, evidence-based care.

The service is continually evolving to meet the needs of patients and incorporates innovative approaches including digital delivery, personalised care planning and close MDT working. We value new ideas and actively encourage staff to contribute to service development and quality improvement.

You will become part of a friendly, supportive and ambitious team where your contribution will be valued. The service sits alongside our wider Health Psychology, Diabetes Education and Public Health teams, providing opportunities to work collaboratively across services and develop your skills within a growing department.