Job summary
We are recruiting to a Band 7 Lead Mental Health Dietitian position in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). It is an ideal post for a motivated dietitian keen to develop a equitable dietetic service over a large geographic area within Mental Health (Adults).
You will manage a small team of Dietitians and Dietetic assistants / Dietetic apprentices. If you are an experienced dietitian with transferrable skills this may be the post for you.
The post will be managed by the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics with strong links to AHP Leads and Matrons.
This is a fixed term / secondment position and a fantastic opportunity to manage a small team and develop great leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
- To provide highly specialist mental health dietetics assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to adults across inpatient and community settings.
- To work collaboratively with the MDT, Clinical Leads and Dietetic Team and liaising with Acute Trusts where necessary.
- To work as a member of Multidisciplinary Teams across BNSSG to provide coordinated care to service users with a range of longer-term conditions.
- To provide leadership within the wider Multidisciplinary Team in the area Mental Health Dietetics.
- To provide training opportunities for the Multidisciplinary Team in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics.
- To pursue and acquire knowledge and expertise for highly specialist clinical practice with the above client groups.
- To work closely with the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics, especially with regards to clinical governance, staffing, cover and service provision.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP 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 the information attached to this advert for detail of the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the information attached to this advert for detail of the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Recognised degree level qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- MSc or Post Graduate diploma level qualification in relevant clinical field or equivalent knowledge developed through evidenced experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a wide range of clinical nutrition areas
- Evidence of working in specialist field of mental health
- Involvement in specialist group for relevant area
- Evidence of contribution of good practice and evidence based for specialist area
- Delivers care and treatment based on research and evidence
- Experience of training others, especially student dietitians
- Experience of line management / supervision of junior staff
- Experience of clinical audit / research
Desirable
- Published clinical audit / research
- Evidence of regional / national policy and practice development
- Use of nutritional analysis software
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to adapt in the role to changing priorities
- Ability to work well within team and on own
- Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
- Experience of communication of complex information
- Experience of report writing and presenting
Other role requirements
Essential
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability o cope with behaviour that may be challenging at times
- Demonstrates an understanding of social and cultural issues and their relevance to mental health care
- Builds relationships with staff and service users based on compassion, dignity and respect
- Actively seeks feedback and evaluation
- Committed to delivering and improving patient care and experience
- Access to own transport and ability to drive
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Recognised degree level qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- MSc or Post Graduate diploma level qualification in relevant clinical field or equivalent knowledge developed through evidenced experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a wide range of clinical nutrition areas
- Evidence of working in specialist field of mental health
- Involvement in specialist group for relevant area
- Evidence of contribution of good practice and evidence based for specialist area
- Delivers care and treatment based on research and evidence
- Experience of training others, especially student dietitians
- Experience of line management / supervision of junior staff
- Experience of clinical audit / research
Desirable
- Published clinical audit / research
- Evidence of regional / national policy and practice development
- Use of nutritional analysis software
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to adapt in the role to changing priorities
- Ability to work well within team and on own
- Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
- Experience of communication of complex information
- Experience of report writing and presenting
Other role requirements
Essential
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability o cope with behaviour that may be challenging at times
- Demonstrates an understanding of social and cultural issues and their relevance to mental health care
- Builds relationships with staff and service users based on compassion, dignity and respect
- Actively seeks feedback and evaluation
- Committed to delivering and improving patient care and experience
- Access to own transport and ability to drive
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).
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