Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our team of innovative dietitians dedicated to adult dietetics. The Mental Health Nutrition and Dietetics Department is made up of recognised experts in nutrition and diet therapy to serve our diverse local communities for those with mental health problems. We work to promote health and well being through good nutrition on an individual, community and population level using up to date evidence based principles.
The Specialist forensic Mental Health dietitian is responsible for the provision of a highly specialist dietetic service for patients within NLFS (North London Forensic Service). The post holder manages a complex and diverse workload in the hospital and clinic setting, is responsible for clinical supervision of two band 6 mental health dietitians and clinical decisions in uni- and multi-disciplinary settings
Main duties of the job
The post holder will utilise an extensive and highly specialist knowledge within this specialist dietetic field and demonstrate the application of a wide range of behavioural skills in the one to one and group context. They are an essential member of the Nutrition and Dietetics team.
There will be opportunities to support student dietitians, delivery of training sessions, resource and guideline development and contribute to project work.
The post holder will have had previous clinical experience of providing a variety of therapeutic diets for adults in the community. Good communication and teaching skills are essential, and the post holder must be able to prioritise tasks, manage their time effectively and be able to lead and work flexibly within the team
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 have also been appointed as the lead provider of forensic mental health services across North London managing the devolved New Models of care budget of £170m from 2018/19
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent.
- State Registration in Dietetics (HPC).
Desirable
- Member of a relevant specialist interest group.
- Evidence of informal/formal leadership training.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- experience of working as a dietitian.
- At least 1 year work experience ( or the equivalent) as a dietitian in a mental health service
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Forensic Unit.
- Student training.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Advanced communication skills including the ability to participate in high level meetings regarding either patient care or clinical strategy.
- Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre.
Desirable
- Advance Word Excel and Powerpoint skills.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Motivated, accepts a challenge and shows initiative.
- Good time management and planning ability.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
Desirable
- Fluent in any other local language.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent.
- State Registration in Dietetics (HPC).
Desirable
- Member of a relevant specialist interest group.
- Evidence of informal/formal leadership training.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- experience of working as a dietitian.
- At least 1 year work experience ( or the equivalent) as a dietitian in a mental health service
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Forensic Unit.
- Student training.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Advanced communication skills including the ability to participate in high level meetings regarding either patient care or clinical strategy.
- Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre.
Desirable
- Advance Word Excel and Powerpoint skills.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Motivated, accepts a challenge and shows initiative.
- Good time management and planning ability.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
Desirable
- Fluent in any other local language.
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).
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).
