Job summary
If you are looking for a rare and exciting opportunity as a Clinical Lead Dietitian in a forensic mental health service, this is the position for you.
The Forensic Services based at St Bernard's Hospital on the Ealing site in London are comprised of a number of specialist areas including Women's and Men's services at both low and medium security. The post holder will join an already established Occupational Therapy and AHP service.
You will be responsible for managing the referrals and subsequent caseload of service users requiring dietetics interventions.
We have a wider Allied Health Professions service comprising of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, activity coordinators and Recovery Support workers, Dieticians, SLT and Physiotherapists.
You will be supervised and supported by the Head of Occupational Therapy and AHP, Rehabilitation lead to monitor the dietetic needs of the service users and devise the best use of the available resource to this specific population.
Main duties of the job
You will carry a clinical caseload and have responsibilities to provide a range of individual and group activities that develop service user' skills and function in line with recovery principles and practice.
The post also offers an opportunity to develop both clinical and managerial skills. We would ensure that you receive the relevant training and support when you join the team as required.
We have clear clinical models and pathways for service users moving from our acute wards into rehabilitation and through into the community with occupational performance skills being central to the readiness for transition through each stage of a service user recovery.
You will be instrumental in ensuring service user's physical health is optimised and ensure they can benefit from the available treatment options.
As an AHP Service we have a strong commitment to CPD within the trust and provide a range of opportunities for staff with the expectation that learning is shared and clinical excellence is achieved. Our other AHP colleagues work very closely with us and joint work and learning is integral within the trust.
You will be working with OT and Rehab staff which will require leadership skills, mentoring and coaching. You will be involved in the teams teaching programme and also take students to develop and maintain the workforce of the future.
About us
Forensic services are interesting and challenging areas to develop a career in Dietetics. We have a close knit team who are very supportive and have years of experience and expertise in this clinical area.
We have a wide range of services and facilitate cross service learning, teaching and development, within the trust. We provide a range of opportunities for staff with the expectation that learning is shared and clinical excellence is achieved. We have regular AHP forums, study days and learning lessons conferences.
Our working hours are Monday to Friday 8-4pm or 9-5pm. However, we recognise the need to be flexible and support both compressed hours, full time and part time hours, depending on the role and also school hours 10 till 2pm will be considered
As part of the interview process you may be offered other available posts within the trust. We are in close contact with other Heads of profession and an interview with forensics can ensure you are also made aware of other roles within the trust.
We expect and welcome informal enquiries and particularly visits to the service prior to interview. We consider this a key part of the process of understanding forensic services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a client-centred dietetic service to a defined caseload of service users, within forensic services working with multi-disciplinary team members and the occupational therapy team.
To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, the is evidence based and clinically ethical.
To work under the supervision of a senior or head occupational therapist, to apply clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation, which include individual and group orientated approaches.
To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the AHP service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a client-centred dietetic service to a defined caseload of service users, within forensic services working with multi-disciplinary team members and the occupational therapy team.
To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, the is evidence based and clinically ethical.
To work under the supervision of a senior or head occupational therapist, to apply clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation, which include individual and group orientated approaches.
To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the AHP service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. (hons.) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- Post graduate training to MSc level or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- BDA Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience in own service area
- Experience of leading quality improvement activities
- Participation in service development
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of line management
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area
- Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. (hons.) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- Post graduate training to MSc level or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- BDA Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience in own service area
- Experience of leading quality improvement activities
- Participation in service development
Desirable
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of line management
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area
- Good understanding of national strategy, guidance and key standards in own specialist area and their application in practice
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
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
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).
