Job summary
Are you a skilled
Dietitian looking for a new challenge?
We are seeking a dedicated, innovative
and highly organised Dietitian to join our growing and experienced team at
Leicestershire Adult Eating Disorders Service. This post holder will have had
experience of working in this specialised area, although further training will
be available.
Why apply?
You will be part of a highly regarded and
friendly Primary Care dietetic team which is currently going through a period
of expansion due to additional investment.
The Mental Health team is currently supported by 2 Dietetic
Assistant Practitioners and a Dietetic Team Leader.
You will also be working within a highly
skilled and experienced eating disorders team, who will provide training and
support.
You will be able to play a key role in the development
and the delivering of the new and innovative virtual Waterlily Programme for
outpatients, alongside OTs, assistant psychologist and support workers.
Weekly CPD!
Regular supervision!
Generous annual leave entitlement
Free physiotherapy
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide and co-ordinate specialised dietetic input for our new venture The Waterlily Inpatient Prevention Programme, a virtual day programme that offers practical and psychological treatment with the aim of preventing hospital admission for patients with anorexia nervosa.
The intervention is aimed at helping patients to restore their weight and improve their chances of recovery without admission to hospital.
The post holder will play a crucial role in providing specialised dietary assessment, treatment and support and monitoring to individuals suffering from eating disorders. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs of each patient, alongside enabling the patients to challenge their disordered eating and strict dietary rules. The role involves education of both staff, patients and carers, ongoing monitoring to promote healthy eating habits and support long-term recovery from eating disorders.
In addition to this, the post holder will work alongside the inpatient dietitian and support the outpatient team, working with a wider range of eating disorders
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Four year Undergraduate or a Two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or similar non UK qualification
- UK Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of having completed an accredited validated course in specialist area of practice or equivalent level of professional experience at Masters level.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-registration work experience in a varied dietetic environment.
- Is able to demonstrate experience of being involved in projects, audit and service improvement. This needs to include previous nutrition and diet resource production
- Experience of multidisciplinary, multiagency working
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate the ability to work independently with autonomy and own use initiative.
- Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of Nutrition and Dietetic Services and own involvement in specific initiatives.
- Can demonstrate expert clinical dietetic practice, knowledge and skills in adult nutritional support and can demonstrate role in influencing multi-professional practice in this area.
- Excellent Communication skills
- Good IT skills
Mobility
Essential
- Access to own transport. Dependence on public transport is not suitable for this role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust
Bridge Park Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8PQ