Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a skilled Specialist Dietitian to join a well developed and expert eating disorder service to offer and develop dietetic provision within Nottinghamshire Community Eating Disorder team. The post holder will work clinically across the service that cover Nottinghamshire (Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, Bassetlaw, Nottingham South and City).
This is an exciting role and will mean the post holder joins a network of dietitians working with Eating Disorder Services and Mental Health, Learning Disability & Forensic settings within the Trust.
You will be well supported in your role with our peer network across the all age pathway and working alongside our experienced Specialist Dietitian.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our B7 Specialist Dietitian whilst working in collaboration and having the support of the MDT. You will work within the Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service to ensure continuity and consistency of dietetic care for patients with a range of eating disorders. This will involve providing nutritional and dietetic information, clinical advice and direct therapeutic support.
Alongside this the role will also be offering consultation, liaison and advice to colleagues and the wider network.
You will be supported by the Trust's dietetic professional lead and Dietetic peers within the service.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for more detailed overview of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for more detailed overview of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Dietetic Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registered
Training
Essential
- Further specialist knowledge/post registration training of specialist professional interventions and evaluations.
Desirable
- Post-graduate training specific to client group
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge of client group and clinical setting
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
Desirable
- knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Empathetic and psychologically minded
- Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload
- Team builder and team member
Desirable
- Experience of supporting a project or service initiative.
- Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Assessing and managing a complex caseload adults with profession specific needs in specialist area
- Effective risk management strategies within specialism.
- Multi-disciplinary/agency working
- Experience in evaluation / audit as part of profession/multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Dietetic Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registered
Training
Essential
- Further specialist knowledge/post registration training of specialist professional interventions and evaluations.
Desirable
- Post-graduate training specific to client group
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge of client group and clinical setting
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
Desirable
- knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Empathetic and psychologically minded
- Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload
- Team builder and team member
Desirable
- Experience of supporting a project or service initiative.
- Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Assessing and managing a complex caseload adults with profession specific needs in specialist area
- Effective risk management strategies within specialism.
- Multi-disciplinary/agency working
- Experience in evaluation / audit as part of profession/multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
