We have and exciting opportunity to work on our tier 3 weight management programme as a Dietitian -This is a Bank position working on a 0 hour contract. 

Why Oviva?

To build a healthier future for all, our mission is to provide the most accessible and effective care to people living with weight-related conditions. Why? Because everyone deserves their healthiest self. By blending behavioral change therapy with our unique technology, incredible team of passionate individuals, and innovative company culture, we are creating affordable and accessible app-based healthcare programs to tackle diet-related health conditions such as obesity and type 2 Diabetes. Our proven strategy has helped us become the award-winning and largest digital health provider, treating diet-related conditions in Europe. We operate within the healthcare systems to give people access to the medical care they need. We are rapidly expanding across Europe including the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and France. You will be joining an organization that has treated 500.000 people to date and is continuing to scale up.

The Role:

• The aim of this role is to work with our Tier 3 clinical team to deliver our Tier 3 weight management digital and remote service to patients

• As a Specialist Dietitian, you will provide high quality, evidenced based, clinical care in line with Oviva’s training protocol and HCPC professional standards

• You will support patients in an efficient patient centred way, responding to individual patients needs, as well as working as a team, to meet contractual agreements

• You will work to meet Oviva internal and external contractual key performance indicators (KPIs) which will include clinical outcomes, patient experience and retention metrics

• You will work to overcome any remote working barriers ensuring great communication and team work with all members of the Tier 3 MDT.

• You will share patient and programme feedback with your clinical services manager seeking to optimise the programme and Oviva technology platform.

• You will have the opportunity to attend monthly clinical supervision and weekly clinical sessions in order to upskill and develop whilst in role.
  You will work closely with:

• Tier 3 Clinical Services manager to ensure you are set up for success as a Weight management Specialist Dietitian and are meeting the expectations of your role.

• The Tier 3 multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including weight management dietitians, health coaches, psychological wellbeing practitioners, psychologists, specialist obesity nurses and Oviva obesity physician

• Patient Services team to support a smooth patient journey from enrolment to discharge

• The Safeguarding and Compliance Teams to ensure safe and NHS-compliant patient care

You will:

• provide coaching using the Oviva app to clients / patients / users of Oviva’s UK services

• Utilise expert diet and nutrition knowledge to support patients with a range of evidence-based dietary approaches

• Given the nationwide reach of our Oviva participant’s, this role requires a keen eye for detail to tailor patient care to specific contractual obligations and offer appropriate local or national support resources

• Support patients remotely to make positive, practical and sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle

• Support medically and psychologically complex patients including those with multiple comorbidities

• Utilise behavioural change, and motivational techniques, to support the patient through the 12 month programme

• Be accountable for collecting attendance, satisfaction and outcome data and work with Oviva to provide service evaluation and reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records using Oviva’s secure electronic medical record system

• Complete mandatory training, Oviva training courses and keep up to date with changes to programme processes

• Adhere to all Information Governance and data protection regulations in the handling of patient data

• Be an active member of the MDT. Provide feedback from patient consultations into MDT meetings when indicated; follow Tier 3 medical protocols and liaise closely with the other members of the MDT, prioritising patient safety at all times

• Safely manage clinical risk incidents, adverse events and out of range readings according to Oviva protocol

• Follow the Safeguarding and Incident policy at all times

• Work in an autonomous manner, being responsible for appropriately managing clinical risk when it arises during clinical practice, while having support from team members and clinicians for guidance when required

  
  

  Key skills

  
  

  Essential:

• (minimum 1 year post-registration)

• The ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the service and the wider team

• Skilled user of IT equipment and software including electronic patient records, email, word processing and excel sheets

• Highly organised and flexible to adapt and keep up to date with changes in a high paced environment

• Emotional resilience and the ability to thrive in challenging situations

• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

• Evidence of maintaining CPD post-registration and continuing to meet HCPC registration requirements

• Strong ability to handle sensitive, confidential data and diligently follow Information governance policies

• Experience and ability to work autonomously and in a team

• Experience of managing a large caseload of patients with attention to detail and a high level of patient-centred care

• Experience of dietetic management of patients with complex health conditions

Desirable:

• Experience working in a Tier 3 Weight management service or equivalent weight management services.

• Experience managing safeguarding scenarios.

• Behaviour change techniques (BCT) and/or Motivational Interviewing training and experience of applying this in practice.

Qualifications:

• Registered dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

• Desirable: Active member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

• Desirable: Completed SCOPE obesity training or CPD plan to complete.

  What we offer

• You will have the opportunity to develop and attend clinical supervision sessions and training sessions in order to upskill and develop whilst in role.

• Personal learning & training leave allowance to support your development

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus Birthday day off & Volunteering leave

• Enhanced Family leave

• Competitive Salary & company pension

• Equipment allowance to support your home working set up

• We embrace flexibility & remote working

• A comprehensive well-being program; including Healthcare Plan & Employee Assistance Program

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionizing healthcare, across the UK and beyond in the high-growth environment

Having a culture that people want to work in, is very important to us. We do this by keeping our values at the forefront of everything we do:

We put the patient first, We measure & improve, We build winning teams.

Oviva is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and everyone is welcome. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. We actively seek out candidates who bring a unique perspective to help us build a stronger, more inclusive team.

We're Proud to be a Disability Confident Employer

Please click ‘Apply’ today and take your next step toward a career with Oviva