Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Dietitian (Band 7) to join our Children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS). This is a countywide role working Monday--Friday, 9am--5pm, supporting children and young people with eating disorders and eating related difficulties.
CEDS is a developing and ambitious service with a clear commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Our most recent service development includes the opening of two new intensive treatment houses, expanding our ability to deliver high quality, accessible and community based care.
You will join a large, supportive multidisciplinary team with a strong culture of learning, reflection and staff development. We invest in our people and are proud to offer an environment where progression, professional curiosity and collaborative working are valued.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist dietetic assessment, formulation and evidence based interventions for children and young people with eating disorders.
- Lead on the development and monitoring of nutritional rehabilitation plans and bespoke meal plans.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated, holistic and person centred care.
- Offer clinical expertise, consultation and guidance to team members and partner services.
- Manage a complex caseload and contribute to clinical decisionmaking within case discussions and MDT meetings.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation within the Electronic Patient Record system.
- Support junior colleagues through supervision, teaching and development of specialist dietetic competencies.
- Travel across the county as required to support young people and families (business mileage arrangements in place).
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Dietitian within CEDS, you will:
- Deliver highquality dietetic care informed by national guidance and evidencebased models of treatment for eating disorders.
- Contribute to the operational oversight of dietetic provision within the service, ensuring safe, consistent and responsive practice.
- Provide specialist clinical input into assessment, treatment planning and multidisciplinary review processes.
- Develop and evaluate interventions using reflective practice, outcome measures and clinical audit.
- Participate in service development activities, including improving pathways, contributing to clinical governance, and supporting the implementation of new models of care.
- Maintain professional registration, CPD and adherence to HCPC standards and Trust policies.
- Promote effective communication with families, carers, education settings, social care and external agencies to support integrated care.
- Uphold the Trust's values of Kindness, Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to a positive, supportive and progressive team culture
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Dietitian within CEDS, you will:
- Deliver highquality dietetic care informed by national guidance and evidencebased models of treatment for eating disorders.
- Contribute to the operational oversight of dietetic provision within the service, ensuring safe, consistent and responsive practice.
- Provide specialist clinical input into assessment, treatment planning and multidisciplinary review processes.
- Develop and evaluate interventions using reflective practice, outcome measures and clinical audit.
- Participate in service development activities, including improving pathways, contributing to clinical governance, and supporting the implementation of new models of care.
- Maintain professional registration, CPD and adherence to HCPC standards and Trust policies.
- Promote effective communication with families, carers, education settings, social care and external agencies to support integrated care.
- Uphold the Trust's values of Kindness, Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to a positive, supportive and progressive team culture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC RegisteredBSc Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in DieteticsPost Graduate education to Masters level and / or post graduate clinical training in relevant specialist area
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Clinical Supervisory Skills Course (or attendance on a course would be arranged on appointment)Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive proven post graduate NHS experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post.Experience of providing high quality effective services within resource limitsExperience of working in nutrition and dietetics with different client groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disordersExperience of working with children and young peopleExperience of paediatric growth monitoring
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of the relevant national health and local health policies and models of care related to eating disordersKnowledge of clinical governanceMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC RegisteredBSc Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in DieteticsPost Graduate education to Masters level and / or post graduate clinical training in relevant specialist area
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Clinical Supervisory Skills Course (or attendance on a course would be arranged on appointment)Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive proven post graduate NHS experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post.Experience of providing high quality effective services within resource limitsExperience of working in nutrition and dietetics with different client groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disordersExperience of working with children and young peopleExperience of paediatric growth monitoring
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of the relevant national health and local health policies and models of care related to eating disordersKnowledge of clinical governanceMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
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).
