Job summary
We are looking for a Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian who is enthusiastic, committed and interested in joining our busy and dynamic in-patient team at St Ann's Eating Disorders Service on a permanent full time contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the dietetic and nutritional input for the twenty-bedded inpatient service to those with eating disorders, supported by a band 7 dietitian.
St Ann's Eating Disorders Service is a specialist, tertiary service providing comprehensive care and treatment to those with eating disorders in North Central London and North East London. Iris Ward is a 20 bedded unit for females and males from the age of 18 and above and is accredited by the Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED).
You will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team, attending ward rounds, Care Programme Approach meetings, team and service wide meetings. You will have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement planning.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
Work as part of the Eating Disorders Dietetic Service to deliver a high standard of care to complex group of high risk adult patients with Eating Disorders admitted as inpatients.
Key roles are:
- Manage the nutritional needs of a 20-bed inpatient eating disorders specialist unit
- 1:1 patient assessments to assess nutritional needs and provide support and education to promote recovery
- Provision of advice to staff regarding Enteral feeding, ONS, BM management, refeeding guidance etc.
- Manage the meal plan system to promote recovery of inpatients
- Provide nutritional education groups
- Attend weekly multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings to provide feedback on individuals and support the team in devising care plans
About us
BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care. BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS) which delivers MH care across some of the prisons and provides MH services as HM Young Offenders Institutions in Aylesbury. We are rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & dietetics.
- Registration as a dietitian with HCPC.
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association.
- Counselling skills training.
- Completed the BDA course on Eating Disorders.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit and research.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct both BDA and HCPC and their application.
- A medical understanding of eating disorders and their effects on nutritional status.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of NICE guidance for eating disorders.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Professional in approach and manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
- Car driver for business use when travel between Trust sites is required (must have own vehicle)
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & dietetics.
- Registration as a dietitian with HCPC.
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association.
- Counselling skills training.
- Completed the BDA course on Eating Disorders.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit and research.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct both BDA and HCPC and their application.
- A medical understanding of eating disorders and their effects on nutritional status.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of NICE guidance for eating disorders.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Professional in approach and manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
- Car driver for business use when travel between Trust sites is required (must have own vehicle)
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).
