Job summary
AWP are investing in additional resources for our Specialised Eating Disorder Service and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders.
A developmental career opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced and skilled Dietician to join the Specialist Community Eating Disorder Service.
The STEPs team is a welcoming and compassionate team which is undergoing a range of changes as part of current national and regional developments, which will provide opportunities for leadership and innovation.
You will
- have significant post qualification experience and an interest of working with people living with an eating disorder.
- work closely with the STEPs MDT as well as providing a resource around the assessment, treatment and support of people living with eating disorders throughout AWP.
- provide expert dietetic support within the STEPs team. Who provide specialist psychologically based treatments for users of the STEPs community service, as well as have some input to the STEPS inpatient service. Specialist supervision will be available.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist knowledge and skills in working with people living with eating disorders.
Interviews to be held w/c 31st January 2022
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex & specialised dietetic interventions for service users with Eating Disorders, individually and in groups in community & inpatient settings.
To maintain accurate patient clinical records and statistics as per Trust and professional guidelines with the appropriate use of I.T.
To work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with the MDT, Service Users, family, carers and other relevant agencies
To provide appropriate support and training with MDT & other healthcare professionals.
To develop and maintain clinical skills and mandatory training through a variety of learning opportunities and provide evidence of clinical competence through the development and maintenance of a personal professional portfolio
To manage complex and challenging caseloads and be able to appropriately prioritise by need
To provide meal support within community setting when clinically indicated
Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships
Establish and maintain effective exchange of clinical information between relevant parties
Be aware of Trust communications and developments through intranet, emails etc.
About us
The EDU is a 10-bedded unit, offering a specialist inpatient service for individuals with a diagnosis of anorexia or severe/complex bulimia nervosa. The team includes psychiatrists, mental health nurses, health care assistants, an occupational therapist, a dietician and a medical doctor.
We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery. Our staff are pivotal in everything we do and we are committed to involving them fully in the development of the Trust and our services.
At AWPAWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information.
Other Duties
The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs, consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
- Visitors
- Carers and family
- Staff from other areas and Trusts
- Partnership Organisations
- Care Plan Approach (CPA) Co-ordinators
Most challenging part of this role
The most challenging aspects of this role will be the complex patient population and working towards keeping them safe and progressing with recovery, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and working within scope of practice. Eating Disorders patients will frequently be rigid in their thinking and will attempt to manipulate their care to facilitate the anorexic cognitions and often struggle to engage in a therapeutic relationship. Managing severely underweight patients with anorexia nervosa that are at risk of refeeding syndrome whilst in an Acute setting will require collaborative liaison work with the acute trusts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information.
Other Duties
The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs, consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
- Visitors
- Carers and family
- Staff from other areas and Trusts
- Partnership Organisations
- Care Plan Approach (CPA) Co-ordinators
Most challenging part of this role
The most challenging aspects of this role will be the complex patient population and working towards keeping them safe and progressing with recovery, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and working within scope of practice. Eating Disorders patients will frequently be rigid in their thinking and will attempt to manipulate their care to facilitate the anorexic cognitions and often struggle to engage in a therapeutic relationship. Managing severely underweight patients with anorexia nervosa that are at risk of refeeding syndrome whilst in an Acute setting will require collaborative liaison work with the acute trusts
Person Specification
Evidence
Essential
- oDegree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- oMember of HCPC
- oSignificant demonstrable post registration experience as a Band 5 Dietitian or higher
- oDemonstrable knowledge of mental health and/or Eating Disorders, working in challenging and stressful situations
- An understanding of MDT working and an ability to promote the role of dietetics within that oPlanning, delivering and evaluating Dietetic interventions
- Flexible and able to adapt to change and unpredictable circumstances
- Able to contribute effectively in strategic development of service
Desirable
- Continuing Education in Behaviour Change models
- Relevant Masters Degree
Person Specification
Evidence
Essential
- oDegree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- oMember of HCPC
- oSignificant demonstrable post registration experience as a Band 5 Dietitian or higher
- oDemonstrable knowledge of mental health and/or Eating Disorders, working in challenging and stressful situations
- An understanding of MDT working and an ability to promote the role of dietetics within that oPlanning, delivering and evaluating Dietetic interventions
- Flexible and able to adapt to change and unpredictable circumstances
- Able to contribute effectively in strategic development of service
Desirable
- Continuing Education in Behaviour Change models
- Relevant Masters Degree
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).
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