Job summary
Ellern Mede Derby are now hiring for an Specialist Eating Disorder Dietician.
The successful candidate
will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and high-profile
professionals to provide specialist advice and support to children, young people
& their families receiving treatment at Ellern Mede.
Intensive dietetic
support is a key part of the MDT approach to help our patients to manage their
illnesses
Main duties of the job
Duties will include the following
- Support and motivate patients to increase their confidence
in eating and drinking and take control of their life back from the eating
disorder.
- Work alongside other professional to support patients so
that they can manage to eat and drink in restaurants and cafes as part of the
social eating care pathway.
- Liaise with, and support other professionals, families and
carers as required.
- Carry out dietetic assessments on nutritional intake,
activity levels etc.
- Prepare oral supplement and nasogastric feeding plans as
required.
- Deliver group talks and presentations on normal healthy
eating.
- Review patient eating diaries in hospital and from home.
- Design and review nutrition plans.
About us
The Ellern
Mede Group is an internationally renowned specialist Eating Disorder provider
with hospitals in London (Ridgeway & Barnet), Rotherham and Derby. We
have existed for over 20 years during which time we have built an excellent
reputation with local and national commissioners.
Working for
Ellern Mede will provide you the following benefits:
Competitive salaries with the ability for
career and pay progression
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training,
learning and development
33 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
Sick pay (after 1 years service)
Access to free on-site parking (on first
come/first served basis)
Access to subsidised meals while at work
Workplace pension schemes
Employee assistance program
DBS costs covered
Professional fees paid
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Derby Hospital to be opening in winter is currently recruiting a dietitian to join their Specialist Eating Disorder Dietetic team.
The Ellern Mede group are proud to remain one of the most recognised services for offering the best support for young people and young adults struggling with Anorexia Nervosa and other disordered eating behaviours.
Working as a member of the Ellern Mede Ridgeway team will provide great opportunities to support a wide range of inpatients and outpatients at both national and international levels. The Ellern Mede group is a fresh, innovative, and forward-thinking organisation with an expanding portfolio of services. This means we can offer our staff genuine opportunities to develop their careers.
The successful candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and high-profile professionals to provide specialist advice and support to children, young people & their families receiving treatment at Ellern Mede. Intensive dietetic support is a key part of the MDT approach to help our patients to manage their illnesses.
Job Description:
- Support and motivate patients to increase their confidence in eating and drinking and take control of their life back from the eating disorder.
- Work alongside other professional to support patients so that they can manage to eat and drink in restaurants and cafes as part of the social eating care pathway.
- Liaise with, and support other professionals, families and carers as required.
- Carry out dietetic assessments on nutritional intake, activity levels etc.
- Prepare oral supplement and nasogastric feeding plans as required.
- Deliver group talks and presentations on normal healthy eating.
- Review patient eating diaries in hospital and from home.
- Design and review nutrition plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Derby Hospital to be opening in winter is currently recruiting a dietitian to join their Specialist Eating Disorder Dietetic team.
The Ellern Mede group are proud to remain one of the most recognised services for offering the best support for young people and young adults struggling with Anorexia Nervosa and other disordered eating behaviours.
Working as a member of the Ellern Mede Ridgeway team will provide great opportunities to support a wide range of inpatients and outpatients at both national and international levels. The Ellern Mede group is a fresh, innovative, and forward-thinking organisation with an expanding portfolio of services. This means we can offer our staff genuine opportunities to develop their careers.
The successful candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and high-profile professionals to provide specialist advice and support to children, young people & their families receiving treatment at Ellern Mede. Intensive dietetic support is a key part of the MDT approach to help our patients to manage their illnesses.
Job Description:
- Support and motivate patients to increase their confidence in eating and drinking and take control of their life back from the eating disorder.
- Work alongside other professional to support patients so that they can manage to eat and drink in restaurants and cafes as part of the social eating care pathway.
- Liaise with, and support other professionals, families and carers as required.
- Carry out dietetic assessments on nutritional intake, activity levels etc.
- Prepare oral supplement and nasogastric feeding plans as required.
- Deliver group talks and presentations on normal healthy eating.
- Review patient eating diaries in hospital and from home.
- Design and review nutrition plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree (or above) in Dietetics / Clinical Human Nutrition
- Full registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years fulltime postgraduate Clinical Dietetic experience working with a wide range of presentations
- Experience of working with Eating disorders.
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with Paediatrics.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in eating disorders
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Working knowledge of legislation & its implications for both clinical practice & professional management in relation to the client group & mental health
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness for Eating Disorders
- Experience of working with complex and treatment resistant eating disorders
- Experience of delivery family based treatment.
- Counselling skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Excellent time management
- Case load prioritisation and competency
- Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking
- IT including MS office apps and an ability to use other apps as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours degree (or above) in Dietetics / Clinical Human Nutrition
- Full registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years fulltime postgraduate Clinical Dietetic experience working with a wide range of presentations
- Experience of working with Eating disorders.
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with Paediatrics.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in eating disorders
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Working knowledge of legislation & its implications for both clinical practice & professional management in relation to the client group & mental health
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness for Eating Disorders
- Experience of working with complex and treatment resistant eating disorders
- Experience of delivery family based treatment.
- Counselling skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Excellent time management
- Case load prioritisation and competency
- Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking
- IT including MS office apps and an ability to use other apps as required
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
