Specialist Tier 3 Weight Management Adviser
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Chesterfield, S40 3HWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 October 2026
13 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Derbyshire Community Health Services' Specialist Tier 3 Weight Management Service as a Weight Management Ad...
- 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.
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.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Level 3 exercise referral qualification (or equivalent) such as YMCA FIT Diploma in exercise referral or Wright Foundation exercise referral or willing to train.
- Level 3 nutrition and weight management qualification (or equivalent) or willing to train
- Training in motivational interviewing/behaviour change/counselling or relevant experience
Desirable: - Level 4 qualification in obesity management or equivalent experience
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of working with obese individuals attempting to lose weight
- An understanding of how to support patients through change management and goal setting
- Knowledge of the factors/barriers individuals face when attempting weight loss, including morbidly obese individuals
- Knowledge of current healthy lifestyle messages and physical activity recommendations, research evidence, good practice etc.
- Experience of working with individuals in order to facilitate behaviour change
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals over long time periods in order to aid weight reduction/maintenance.
- Experience of working with individuals with a range of health issues.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills - written and verbal
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a variety of community settings.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Group facilitation skills
Desirable: - Experience of using SystmOne
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
5 October 2026
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