Job summary
Are you interested in a career in the field of eating disorders dietetics? We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our team of dietitians working within a large specialist mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation Trust. This rare and exciting post provides an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Adult Eating Disorders day service This post will involve working with service users who have been referred to intensive day treatment within the community. The post will involve working in a small team of nutritionists, band 6 and 7 dietitians and various MDT members. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience/placement exposure of working in a mental health setting, with excellent communication and IT skills. A working knowledge of behaviour change and motivational interviewing would be desirable. Regular clinical supervision with the Specialist Dietitian will be provided and there will be a strong emphasis on Continued Professional Development and post-graduate training.
Note: the Job Description attached is for a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian. We can either recruit a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian or a band 5 Graduate Dietitian and support their development to Band 6 level, dependent on experience.
About us
Our Dietetic Team is the largest and most established Specialist Mental Health/LD dietetic team in the UK and has strong links with the British Dietetic Association. We have a robust clinical and management supervision structure and support and promote continued professional training and development.
Some of the benefits for staff working in the Trust include:
- Travel: Free parking, car sharing scheme (via Lift Share), Business Car Lease Scheme, Non Business Use Car Lease Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing: Access to Trust gyms, rapid access to an independent counselling service, rapid access to physiotherapy, Occupational Health Services, free flu vaccinations at/near your place of work, dedicated Employee Support Service, Mindfulness Training, access to the Employee Psychology Service and Staff Retreats.
- Rewarding Employment Practices: Staff Compact, career development, Quality Improvement Systems (QIS), ability to purchase additional annual leave, career breaks, flexible working, Investors in People, nursery provision, pre-retirement provision, retirement gift, access to canteens and coffee shops, access to the Chaplaincy Service, staff surveys/experience, staff awards, long service recognition award and gift, Christmas savings club, staff lottery and access to Health Service Discounts.
- Relocation Package: We are able to offer support with relocation costs if you are moving into the area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a high quality, evidence based up to date nutrition and Dietetic service to adults with eating disorders currently receiving care in our intensive day service setting. The post holder will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which includes dietitians, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, specialist eating disorder nursing staff, family and CBT therapists. The service also embraces a culture of service user participation. There may be some expectation to provide Dietetic support to the broader adult eating disorder team and it is vital that the successful candidate is able to maintain key relationships with our partners in Acute Trusts and other important stakeholders.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. (hons.) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- Registration with HCPC
- British Dietetic Association accredited course(s) in relevant specialist area (or willing to undertake within agreed timescale)
- BDA Clinical Supervisory Skills course.
- Behaviour Change Course Level 1 (or willing to undertake within an agreed timescale)
- Certificate in Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Willingness to undertake the Preceptorship Programme and Competency Framework (within an agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group.
- Completion of Behaviour Change Course (level 2 or 3).
- Masters modules or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Dietetics including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs.
- Experience of supervising students on placement
- Day to day supervision of staff
- Experience of participation in quality improvement activities
- Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
- Experience of developing and delivering training
Knowledge
Essential
- National guidance and key standards in own specialist area
- Health and Safety legislation and its application in practice
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Significant knowledge of the needs and difficulties of service users in designated specialist area.
- Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
- Research and development methodology
- Knowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System (or willingness to learn in agreed timescale)
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
- Solve complex clinical problems
- Record keeping and report writing
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively
- Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.
- Delegate tasks appropriately
- Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
- Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings.
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Desirable
- Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently as appropriate to the band
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the Dietetic Service
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
9-11 Imperial Avenue
Norton
Stockton
TS20 2EW