Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC registered band 7 Dietitian to join the East All Age Eating Disorder Team. The permanent post will be based at Pendle House in Nelson, however, flexibility to work and travel around the area is required. We offer a mentoring and clinical supervision programme with an experienced clinician for those new to community work.
Our vision is to be a service that provides non-judgmental timely support for all ages. We are looking for a professional who will provide a high quality, evidence based up to date nutrition and dietetic service to community services, with the focus on providing dietetic support to young people and adults with eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve the assessment and implementation of care plans for patients in their own home, care homes and community locations including community hospitals. Assist in the training of health care professionals and carers and maintenance of IT systems that support patient care.
The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team setting to deliver a specialised dietetic service to the East team. The MDT includes clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, CBT therapists, family therapists, and admin.
Full time & part time roles available
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.
- Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MARSIPAN and NICE and relevant assessment tools.
Skills
Essential
- Good evidence of organisational skills including time management, negotiating and decision making skills.
- Demonstrate ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives.
- Ability to utilise research/audit to inform & evaluate practice.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.
- Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MARSIPAN and NICE and relevant assessment tools.
Skills
Essential
- Good evidence of organisational skills including time management, negotiating and decision making skills.
- Demonstrate ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives.
- Ability to utilise research/audit to inform & evaluate practice.
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).
