Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to work in partnership with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Tier 4 North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS), and Tier 3 Specialist Eating Disorders (SPEED) teams, as a Specialist Clinical Dietitian. The model for CAMHS assessment and intervention is the Maudsley Model of Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, which is evidence based and recommended in the recently updated NICE Guidelines for Eating Disorders (NICE, 2017).
This post is based in the West Integrated Health Community of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, working with the SPEED multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This post will give you the opportunity to work with the CAMHS/SPEED Teams to facilitate development of cutting edge Nutrition and Dietetic services in North Wales. You will have the opportunity to contribute to robust quality improvement processes for nutrition in the West Area SPEED Team.
You will join, and have supervision from a Band 7 Team Lead Dietitian, and you will be part of a wider, dynamic North Wales Paediatric Dietetic team and Paediatric CAHMS Team. There is a strong, interconnected Paediatric Dietetic team across North Wales, who meet for away days twice a year, but are in constant contact via email and phone, sharing information, resources and developments wherever possible. As a Band 6 you would be expected to take a full part in this group, providing expertise and leadership as needed.
This post would suit established or aspiring Eating Disorder Specialist Dietitian. Consideration will be given to applicants as a progression Band 5 to Band 6 role, with all necessary support and supervision provided to the right individual.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nutrition and dietetics degree or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group
- Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration training in specialist area, and / or evidence of CPD activity through portfolio
- Clinical educators course
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable
- Evidence of service development and ability to use own initiative
- Advanced diploma in dietetics
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team and unsupervised.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Good teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills.
Desirable
- Basic IT/Keyboard skills
- Experience in working in the community /lone working.
- Experience in risk management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of chronic disease management.
- Knowledge of delivery of group programmes.
- Good working knowledge of components of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-grad educational courses.
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Able to comply with Health Board Manual Handling and Therapeutic Handling Policy
- Ability to travel between multiple sites daily
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible working hours.
- Welsh speaking
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
CAMHS Talarfon
Holyhead Road
Bangor
LL57 2EE