Job summary
Are you interested in a career in the field of adult eating disorders? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our established Adult Eating Disorders Service in Durham Tees Valley.
This post provides an opportunity to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team for the Adult eating disorder service both inpatient and outpatient across Durham Tees Valley. The role includes multiple locations: Imperial Avenue community team in Norton, Adult eating disorder day service at Imperial Avenue Norton and the regional inpatient eating disorders facility at West Park Hospital in Darlington. The successful post holder will also work alongside several dietitians and nutritionists in the area of adult eating disorders. The post holder will provide clinical leadership in the specialist field of adult eating disorders for other members of the nutrition and dietetic team. In addition to the wide range of clinical duties the post holder will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training.
Main duties of the job
The clinical aspect of this role covers the Teesside, Durham and Darlington locality. We provide full assessment of nutritional needs; provide input to formulation meetings and management of physical health. Involvement would also include supporting supervision and development of policies and procedures, highlighting the specialist dietetic knowledge that may be included.
In addition to the wide range of clinical duties the post holder will provide clinical leadership in the specialist field of Eating Disorders and provide clinical supervision. There will be the opportunity to participate in service development, audit, research activities, pathway development and ongoing training needs of the clinical teams.
We have regular speciality team meetings to develop skills and provide peer support. We can provide training and support to engage with the complex needs of the patient group. We work closely with other health professionals colleagues and often deliver joint care work.
We have a robust clinical and management supervision structure and support and promote continued professional training and development.
The postholder will provide clinical leadership in the specialist field of adult eating disorders for other members of the nutrition and dietetic team. In addition to the wide range of clinical duties the post holder will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training.
About us
The successful post holder will also be part of the wider dietetic team within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, which is an established, dynamic team of Dietitians, Nutritionists, Associate Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants working in a number of clinical areas throughout Teesside, Darlington, County Durham, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We have several experienced Clinical Lead Dietitians in the areas of adult eating disorders, adult mental health, children and young people's eating disorders, learning disabilities, older people and forensics. We are have developed a high profile as a good quality dietetic service at both local and national levels and are the largest mental health and LD dietetic team in the UK. We have strong links with the Mental Health Specialist Group of the BDA and are committed to providing first class professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian with substantial clinical experience in dietetics, and a keen interest in development and knowledge of the national drivers for Eating Disorders.
Candidates should hold a M.Sc. in a health-related subject or demonstrate a commitment to complete this within an agreed timescale. They should have excellent communication and IT skills. Regular clinical and managerial supervision will be provided and there will be a strong emphasis on Continued Professional Development and specialist training.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details
Angela Norris
Professional Head of Dietetics
angela.norris1@nhs.net
07826 868993
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian with substantial clinical experience in dietetics, and a keen interest in development and knowledge of the national drivers for Eating Disorders.
Candidates should hold a M.Sc. in a health-related subject or demonstrate a commitment to complete this within an agreed timescale. They should have excellent communication and IT skills. Regular clinical and managerial supervision will be provided and there will be a strong emphasis on Continued Professional Development and specialist training.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details
Angela Norris
Professional Head of Dietetics
angela.norris1@nhs.net
07826 868993
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- B.Sc. (hons.) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- M.Sc. in a health-related subject (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale).
- Registration with HCPC
- British Dietetic Association accredited course(s) in relevant specialist area.
- Behaviour Change Course Level 3 (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- BDA Clinical Supervisory Skills course.
- Certificate in Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale)
- Trust QIS (Quality Improvement System) for Leaders (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience in mental health
- Experience of leading quality improvement activities
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Substantial clinical experience in eating disorders
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision in eating disorders
knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice.
Desirable
- Contribution to local and national guidance on nutrition in mental health
- Training in nutrition and eating disorders
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- B.Sc. (hons.) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
- M.Sc. in a health-related subject (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale).
- Registration with HCPC
- British Dietetic Association accredited course(s) in relevant specialist area.
- Behaviour Change Course Level 3 (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- BDA Clinical Supervisory Skills course.
- Certificate in Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale)
- Trust QIS (Quality Improvement System) for Leaders (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience in mental health
- Experience of leading quality improvement activities
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Substantial clinical experience in eating disorders
- Substantial experience in clinical supervision in eating disorders
knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge in own service area
- Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and their application in practice.
Desirable
- Contribution to local and national guidance on nutrition in mental health
- Training in nutrition and 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.
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).
