Job summary
Part - Time - Substantive Band 7 Specialist Dietitian - CAMHS Eating Disorder Intensive treatment Day Service
Exciting new opportunity in Brighton & Hove, Sussex
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation trust is looking to recruit a passionate, knowledgeable and dynamic Dietitian to join our new CAMHS Eating Disorder Day service.
We have recently received new substantive funding to set up this service. It will be located at a newly refurbished Aldrington House (Hove). The clinical model is in development and will be based on the highly acclaimed Maudsley Intensive Treatment programme. The service will have capacity to support 10 young people each day. Key service aims include:
- Supporting young people and families through a comprehensive 14-week group programme, entailing family therapy, CBT based groups, life skills and supported eating
- Prevention of need for an inpatient admission thereby allowing young people to be treated closer to home
You would be part of a brand-new MDT, consisting of nursing, psychology, support workers, medics and Occupational Therapists.
This role requires leadership and supervisory experience and will include service development opportunities.
We have close links with First Community Health and Care Dietetics Service who have excellent supervision and CPD structures.
Knowledge of Eating Disorders and CAMHS is essential. Our selection process will be based upon experience and values
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 colleagues and day to-day management of the Dietetic Patients Referrals.
Covid-19 full vaccination may be a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.
About us
Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
You must be able to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, and show a commitment to making a difference when supporting young people and their families on their recovery journeys
- Specialist clinical training to degree level, plus specialist dietetic training to post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of postgraduate training
- Registration with the HCPC as a dietitian
- Practice Education training
- Management/Leadership training
MAIN DUTIES
- Operate as a specialist practitioner and manage an appropriate complex clinical caseload.
- Plan and prioritise own workload, to include individual caseload, teaching and training as well as advice and support to staff.
- Promote evidence-based practice in the relevant mental health service
- Provide a specialised range of clinical interventions and demonstrate knowledge of models of practice.
- Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Provide clinical assessment, formulation, intervention, review.
- Provide highly specialist advice for patients with complex conditions.
- Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Supervision of Band 6 Dietitian and leadership skills
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
You must be able to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, and show a commitment to making a difference when supporting young people and their families on their recovery journeys
- Specialist clinical training to degree level, plus specialist dietetic training to post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of postgraduate training
- Registration with the HCPC as a dietitian
- Practice Education training
- Management/Leadership training
MAIN DUTIES
- Operate as a specialist practitioner and manage an appropriate complex clinical caseload.
- Plan and prioritise own workload, to include individual caseload, teaching and training as well as advice and support to staff.
- Promote evidence-based practice in the relevant mental health service
- Provide a specialised range of clinical interventions and demonstrate knowledge of models of practice.
- Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Provide clinical assessment, formulation, intervention, review.
- Provide highly specialist advice for patients with complex conditions.
- Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Supervision of Band 6 Dietitian and leadership skills
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist clinical training to degree level, plus specialist dietetic training to post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HCPC as a dietitian
- Management/Leadership training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified dietitian in mental health
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- 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
- Specialist clinical training to degree level, plus specialist dietetic training to post graduate diploma level
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HCPC as a dietitian
- Management/Leadership training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified dietitian in mental health
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- 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.
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).
