SEDS Specialist Dietician

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

SEDS is going through an exciting programme of expansion. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 dietician (depending on experience) to join the SEDS Service. We are a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering NICE recommended treatments and aiming to provide the best possible care to adults living with eating disorders.

Previous experience of working in an eating disorder service is desirable but not necessary, as we offer considerable in-house and external training opportunities. The post will be supervised by a senior member of the team and professional supervision will be available.

Covering the whole of Sussex, SEDS provides specialist eating disorder services across a large geographical area. This post is predominately based in East Sussex. With the introduction of remote working, there is scope, where possible, to tailor your working pattern/location to the needs of both the service and you.

To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities of the role:

To provide nutrition and dietetic assessment and intervention to adults receiving support from the SEDS team.
To be responsible for a small complex clinical caseload.
Establish strong relationships with the local general hospitals
Network and develop working relationships with relevant staff to champion best practice in Eating Disorders as per MARSIPAN/ NICE guidelines.
Liaise closely with professional colleagues to develop relationships and support patient liaison and care pathways.
In collaboration with colleagues within the service identify and develop training resources related to dietetic care. Where required, plan and deliver training, and offer specialist consultation to the wider services.
Undertake development of dietetic resources to enhance the psychoeducational and clinical requirements of the service.

About us

We are committed to supporting staff well-being. We have close links with the local universities and support the training schemes, providing high quality student placements.

The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians.

Your benefits:

Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team
Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
Access to a host of discount schemes
A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
Excellent NHS Pension
Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)

About the Trust:

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex. SPFT is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by CQC. In our staff survey:

82% agree that care for patients is our top priority
70% highlight flexible working opportunities as key to satisfaction at work
79% report feeling able to make improvement to improve the work within their team
77% identify opportunities to show initiative in their roles

About Sussex:

Sussex is easily accessible from London, Gatwick, Surrey, and Hampshire and is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant communities and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs.

Date posted

08 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AC-20616-B

Job locations

East Brighton Mental Health Centre, BGH

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council
Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian
Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MARSIPAN and NICE and relevant assessment tools.
Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties (desirable)
Ability to travel across sites (use of car desirable).

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Successful applications will be required to have:

A Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council
Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian
Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MARSIPAN and NICE and relevant assessment tools.
Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties (desirable)
Ability to travel across sites (use of car desirable).

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member. We would welcome informal visits or a phone conversation about the service/post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council
Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working 1:1 with clients
Experience of multidisciplinary working
Experience in a clinical area related to the post
Experience of multi-agency work
Experience in applying a range of assessment tools

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council
Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working 1:1 with clients
Experience of multidisciplinary working
Experience in a clinical area related to the post
Experience of multi-agency work
Experience in applying a range of assessment tools

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).