Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to work on our tier 3 weight management programme as a Dietitian - This is a full time permanent position.
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. Because everyone deserves their healthiest self. We blend behavioral change therapy with our unique technology and passionate team to create affordable, accessible app-based healthcare for diet-related conditions such as obesity and type 2 Diabetes. Oviva is an award-winning and the largest digital health provider treating diet-related conditions in Europe. We operate within healthcare systems in the UK, Switzerland and Germany and have treated 500,000 people to date, continuing to scale up.
The Role:
- The aim is to work with our Tier 3 clinical team to deliver Tier 3 weight management digital and remote service to patients.
- Provide high quality, evidence-based clinical care in line with Oviva’s training protocol and HCPC standards.
- Support patients efficiently and center patient needs, while working as a team to meet contractual agreements.
- Meet Oviva internal and external KPIs including clinical outcomes, patient experience and retention metrics.
- Overcome remote working barriers ensuring great communication and teamwork with Tier 3 MDT members.
- Share patient and programme feedback with clinical services manager to optimize the programme and Oviva technology platform.
- Attend monthly clinical supervision and weekly clinical sessions to upskill and develop.
- Work closely with Tier 3 Clinical Services manager, the Tier 3 MDT, Patient Services team and Safeguarding and Compliance Teams.
Job requirements
You will:
- Provide coaching using the Oviva app to clients/patients/users of Oviva UK services.
- Utilize expert diet and nutrition knowledge with evidence-based dietary approaches.
- Tailor patient care to specific contractual obligations and offer local or national support resources given Oviva’s nationwide reach.
- Support patients remotely to make positive, practical and sustainable diet and lifestyle changes.
- Support medically and psychologically complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Use behavioral change and motivational techniques to support patients through the 12 month programme.
- Collect attendance, satisfaction and outcome data for service evaluation and reporting.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records using Oviva’s secure electronic medical record system.
- Complete mandatory and Oviva training courses and stay updated with programme process changes.
- Adhere to all Information Governance and data protection regulations handling patient data.
- Be active MDT member, provide patient consultation feedback into MDT meetings when indicated, follow Tier 3 medical protocols and liaise closely with MDT prioritizing patient safety.
- Safely manage clinical risk incidents, adverse events and out-of-range readings per Oviva protocol.
- Follow Safeguarding and Incident policy always.
- Work autonomously managing clinical risk with support available from team members and clinicians.
Key skills - Essential:
- Minimum 1 year post-registration.
- Flexible and adaptable to service and team needs.
- Skilled user of IT including electronic patient records, email, word processing and excel.
- Highly organized, flexible to adapt and keep up with changes in a high-paced environment.
- Emotional resilience and ability to thrive in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Evidence of maintaining CPD and meeting HCPC registration requirements.
- Strong ability to handle sensitive, confidential data and follow Information Governance policies diligently.
- Experience and ability to work autonomously and in a team.
- Experience managing large caseloads with attention to detail and patient-centered care.
- Experience in dietetic management of complex health conditions.
Desirable:
- Experience in Tier 3 Weight management or equivalent services.
- Experience managing safeguarding scenarios.
- Behaviour change techniques (BCT) and/or Motivational Interviewing training and application experience.
Qualifications:
- Registered dietitian with 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
- Opportunities to develop and attend clinical supervision and training sessions while in role.
- Personal learning & training leave allowance for development support.
- Enhanced Family leave.
- Competitive salary & company pension.
- Equipment allowance to support home working set up.
- Flexibility and remote working embraced.
- Comprehensive well-being program including Healthcare Plan & Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunity to make meaningful impact in healthcare transformation across the UK and beyond.
We prioritize creating a culture people want to work in, guided by our values: placing patients first, empowering teams, and making it happen. Oviva fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse voices, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and is a Disability Confident Employer.
Please click ‘Apply’ and take your next step toward a career with Oviva.