Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian or Specialist Dietitian (dependent on experience) -Adult Eating Disorders
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 346-DDA-180-23-C
- Employer
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 9-11 Imperial Avenue
- Town
- Stockton
- Salary
- £28,407 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
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Specialist Dietitian or Graduate Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing skills.
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea College
- Job title
- Clinical Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 550863
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