Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within eating disorder services in Cardiff and Vale based at Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
We have had a growing number of referrals and are looking to recruit more staff with specialised experience of working with those with eating disorders. We are looking for individuals who are motivated and interested in working as part of a team in enhancing eating disorder service provision
Main duties of the job
Provide dietetic support to the eating disorders team in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for people with eating disorders.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are an evolving trauma informed service with strong links to the traumatic stress service and locality community mental health teams.
You will work within a friendly and highly skilled department and have numerous opportunities for professional and personal development. You will be actively involved in the research, audit and the Quality and Safety agenda of the department and UHB. The service is a major provider of pre-registration dietetic education and the successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of training and education. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they share our organisational values in line with Caring for People, Keeping People Well. We are searching for someone who shares our values that:
We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
We trust one another
We respect each other
We take personal responsibility
We treat people with kindness
We act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a practical, forward thinking approach to service development and evaluation and the ability to work in a team. Previous clinical experience of mental health and eating disorders is essential.
You will be required to deliver NICE concordant treatments alongside the broader Eating disorders team and promote the value and role of Dietetics within the available treatment pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a practical, forward thinking approach to service development and evaluation and the ability to work in a team. Previous clinical experience of mental health and eating disorders is essential.
You will be required to deliver NICE concordant treatments alongside the broader Eating disorders team and promote the value and role of Dietetics within the available treatment pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEvidence of current HCPC registration.
- oDegree, or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics
- oMember of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant special interest groups
- Applied knowledge of working with a range of eating issues
- oMSc or evidence of research
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of refeeding eating disorder clients
- oClinical working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings
- oClinical supervision of students and junior staff.
- oOrganising and implementing training programmes for staff, patients, carers and students.
- oPractical experience of human resource management, supervision and mentoring.
- oPractical experience of lecturing/ teaching/ Presentations to large groups or at conferences.
- oEvidence of on-going CPD.
- o Knowledge of evidence based treatments for eating disorders
Desirable
- Experience of working in the specialist inpatient setting
- Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written skills - ability to communicate highly complex sensitive information.
- oWell organised methods of working.
- oAbility to work effectively within a team
- oClinical Supervisory/Clinical Educator skills
- oAdvanced clinical reasoning skills
- oDevelopment of nutrition education training skills
- oEffective presentation skills using a variety of teaching methods to promote adult learning.
Desirable
- oBehaviour change / motivational interviewing skills.
- oEducation and research skills.
Special Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of specialist area
- oAwareness of Health & Safety risk and clinical governance.
- oAwareness of BDA Professional Standards of Practice.
- oKnowledge of multi-cultural population
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oProfessional caring manner
- oAbility to work independently and on initiative with individuals and groups
- oAbility to deal with distressed clients and relatives
- oAbility to consider and manage risk
Desirable
- Have undertaken risk management training
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEvidence of current HCPC registration.
- oDegree, or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics
- oMember of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant special interest groups
- Applied knowledge of working with a range of eating issues
- oMSc or evidence of research
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of refeeding eating disorder clients
- oClinical working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings
- oClinical supervision of students and junior staff.
- oOrganising and implementing training programmes for staff, patients, carers and students.
- oPractical experience of human resource management, supervision and mentoring.
- oPractical experience of lecturing/ teaching/ Presentations to large groups or at conferences.
- oEvidence of on-going CPD.
- o Knowledge of evidence based treatments for eating disorders
Desirable
- Experience of working in the specialist inpatient setting
- Experience of working as part of a clinical team to deliver patient and organisational objectives
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written skills - ability to communicate highly complex sensitive information.
- oWell organised methods of working.
- oAbility to work effectively within a team
- oClinical Supervisory/Clinical Educator skills
- oAdvanced clinical reasoning skills
- oDevelopment of nutrition education training skills
- oEffective presentation skills using a variety of teaching methods to promote adult learning.
Desirable
- oBehaviour change / motivational interviewing skills.
- oEducation and research skills.
Special Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of specialist area
- oAwareness of Health & Safety risk and clinical governance.
- oAwareness of BDA Professional Standards of Practice.
- oKnowledge of multi-cultural population
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oProfessional caring manner
- oAbility to work independently and on initiative with individuals and groups
- oAbility to deal with distressed clients and relatives
- oAbility to consider and manage risk
Desirable
- Have undertaken risk management training
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
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).
