Specialist Dietitian in Eating Disorders

Job summary

Exciting new opportunity in Hampshire for a full time Dietician to join our team working in one of our dedicated Hub areas, being Winchester, Fareham or Basingstoke.

Hampshire CAMHS is looking to recruit a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Dietitian to join our Eating Disorder Team.

*Supporting young people and families through a comprehensive offer of dedicated 1:1 sessions or group programmes, entailing supporting our wide range of dedicated pathways as well as our Paediatric Liaison with local Hospitals in the local area.

*Prevention of need for an inpatient admission thereby allowing young people to be treated closer to home

*Development of meal plans, supporting our new developing ARFID pathway

You will be part of a dedicated and forward thinking MDT, consisting of family therapists, nursing, psychology, support workers, medics, dietetics and Occupational Therapists.

This role requires leadership and supervisory experience and will include service development opportunities.

Knowledge of Eating Disorders and CAMHS is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The role requires a high level of clinical and professional expertise in order that clients and their carers benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective Dietetic treatment. The service includes individually tailored therapy and management, training, advice and a consultative approach. Input is predominantly on a one on one basis but consultation and training may be provided to train staff as required. In addition to direct client management the role requires input at a strategic level, management of junior Dietetic or health care support worker colleagues and day to-day management of the Dietetic Patients Referrals.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avalon House

Chesil Street

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 0HU

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avalon House

Chesil Street

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 0HU

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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