Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a skilled Specialist Dietitian to join a well developed and expert eating disorder service to offer and develop dietetic provision within Nottinghamshire Community Eating Disorder team. This is a full time position but part-time would be considered.
The post holder will work clinically across the service that cover Nottinghamshire (Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, Bassetlaw, Nottingham South and City).
This is an exciting role and will mean the post holder joins a network of dietitians working with Eating Disorder Services and Mental Health, Learning Disability & Forensic settings within the Trust.
You will be well supported in your role with our peer network across the all age pathway and working alongside our experienced Specialist Dietitian
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with our B7 Specialist Dietitian whilst working in collaboration and having the support of the MDT. You will work within the Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service to ensure continuity and consistency of dietetic care for patients with a range of eating disorders. This will involve providing nutritional and dietetic information, clinical advice and direct therapeutic support.
Alongside this the role will also be offering consultation, liaison and advice to colleagues and the wider network.
You will be supported by the Trust's dietetic professional lead and Dietetic peers within the service.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for more detailed overview of roles and responsibilities.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for more detailed overview of roles and responsibilities.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Dietetic Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registered
Training
Essential
- Further specialist knowledge/post registration training of specialist professional interventions and evaluations.
Desirable
- Post-graduate training specific to client group
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge of client group and clinical setting
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
Desirable
- knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Empathetic and psychologically minded
- Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload
- Team builder and team member
Desirable
- Experience of supporting a project or service initiative.
- Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Assessing and managing a complex caseload adults with profession specific needs in specialist area
- Effective risk management strategies within specialism.
- Multi-disciplinary/agency working
- Experience in evaluation / audit as part of profession/multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Dietetic Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registered
Training
Essential
- Further specialist knowledge/post registration training of specialist professional interventions and evaluations.
Desirable
- Post-graduate training specific to client group
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge of client group and clinical setting
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
Desirable
- knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Empathetic and psychologically minded
- Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload
- Team builder and team member
Desirable
- Experience of supporting a project or service initiative.
- Leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Assessing and managing a complex caseload adults with profession specific needs in specialist area
- Effective risk management strategies within specialism.
- Multi-disciplinary/agency working
- Experience in evaluation / audit as part of profession/multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values:
- Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
