Job summary
Are you passionate about dietetics and eager to make a real impact in mental health?
Are you seeking a role which can give you progression and development opportunities?
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join the specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team at the Highfield Unit in Oxford on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dietetic professional passionate about supporting young people with eating disorders to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team. This role offers a wealth of clinical experience and development opportunities, allowing you to grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of young people.
What We Offer:
o Valuable Clinical Experience: Work with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. o Professional Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge in dietetics within mental health. o Meaningful Impact: Be part of a team that positively influences the lives of young people.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a supportive and impactful team, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive dietetic assessments and develop individualised care plans
- Provide guidance on meal plans and nasogastric feeding regimes
- Support patients and families with behavioural and emotional aspects of nutritional care
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews
- Deliver training to student dietitians and new staff member
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Highfield Unit Oxford is a state-of-the-art NHS facility providing specialist inpatient services for young people aged 11 to 18 with acute mental health needs.
You will also be part of Oxford Health Dietetics which is expanding as a service; we hope to widen our reach and support even more people living in Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. Our services are expanding across mental health, forensics and community services with new roles in catering, eating disorders, community dietetics, Oxford Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU) and the community hospital wards.
We are a friendly, energetic and dynamic team who are proactive and visionary, focusing on excellent patient centered care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Highfield Unit Oxford is a state-of-the-art NHS facility providing specialist inpatient services for young people aged 11 to 18 with acute mental health needs.
You will also be part of Oxford Health Dietetics which is expanding as a service; we hope to widen our reach and support even more people living in Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. Our services are expanding across mental health, forensics and community services with new roles in catering, eating disorders, community dietetics, Oxford Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU) and the community hospital wards.
We are a friendly, energetic and dynamic team who are proactive and visionary, focusing on excellent patient centered care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or post graduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics
- Current state registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in a range of settings relevant to the post, for example with inpatient eating disorder units , BDA mental health study days ,Avoidant Restrictive food intake disorder (Arfid)
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of child and adolescent requirements
Desirable
- Some previous experience treating clients with eating disorders
- Experience of working with parents/ guardians.
Personal qualitites/Aptitude
Essential
- The ability to work unsupervised for extended periods of time
- Excellent time management skills
- Team worker with good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Can demonstrate knowledge of the issues surrounding working with clients with eating disorders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or post graduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics
- Current state registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in a range of settings relevant to the post, for example with inpatient eating disorder units , BDA mental health study days ,Avoidant Restrictive food intake disorder (Arfid)
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of child and adolescent requirements
Desirable
- Some previous experience treating clients with eating disorders
- Experience of working with parents/ guardians.
Personal qualitites/Aptitude
Essential
- The ability to work unsupervised for extended periods of time
- Excellent time management skills
- Team worker with good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Can demonstrate knowledge of the issues surrounding working with clients with eating disorders
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
