Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian specialised in eating disorders to join our team. The postholder will provide highly specialised dietetic input to children and adolescents receiving outpatient treatment for an eating disorders at South West London and St. George's Mental Health Trust. The role advertised is a 1.0 WTE Dietitian position, supporting the outpatient child and adolescent eating disorder service, which includes the intensive outreach team and holding a small ARFID caseload.
The successful applicant will manage a caseload of young people with eating disorders, conduct dietetic assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions, and work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of eating disorder treatment within a supportive and dynamic environment.
As the child and adolescent outpatient eating disorder service expands and responsibilities grow within this role, there will be a corresponding and very unique opportunity for preceptorship within this role into an 8a Lead CAMHS Dietitian for the trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be working as the sole Dietitian within the Outpatient children and young persons eating disorder service. They will be part of a larger and wider Nutrition & Dietetics team.
Our dietetic services cover adult acute admissions, rehabilitation, secure services, older people's services, learning disability service, CAMHS, inpatient child and adolescent eating disorder ward and adult inpatient and outpatient eating disorder services. We are a friendly and proactive dietetics team.
Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian; with experience of working in a mental health setting. A working knowledge of behaviour change and motivational interviewing would be beneficial.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible and accountable to the leadership team of the CYP eating disorder service for the delivery of CAMHS Dietetics provision for children and young people diagnosed with Eating Disorders.
- The post holder will provide dietetic input (dietetic assessment, formulation, and intervention to children, young people) to the CAMHS Eating Disorders Outpatient Service, which includes the Eating Disorders Integrated Outreach Team and the ARFID team.
- The post holder will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and develop the dietetic offer as required.
- The Dietitian will be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment, and evaluation.
- The Dietitian will communicate at all levels across boundaries and work closely with wider clinical team members.
- Within the scope of service-delivery (which can include education, training and consultation), providing professional advice and consultancy across South West London to non-specialist dietitians and other health professionals on your specialist area of dietetics.
- Supervision and training of CAMHS Dietitians, dietetic assistants and student dietitians on National pre-registration training programmes and other health professionals in relation to your specialist area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible and accountable to the leadership team of the CYP eating disorder service for the delivery of CAMHS Dietetics provision for children and young people diagnosed with Eating Disorders.
- The post holder will provide dietetic input (dietetic assessment, formulation, and intervention to children, young people) to the CAMHS Eating Disorders Outpatient Service, which includes the Eating Disorders Integrated Outreach Team and the ARFID team.
- The post holder will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and develop the dietetic offer as required.
- The Dietitian will be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment, and evaluation.
- The Dietitian will communicate at all levels across boundaries and work closely with wider clinical team members.
- Within the scope of service-delivery (which can include education, training and consultation), providing professional advice and consultancy across South West London to non-specialist dietitians and other health professionals on your specialist area of dietetics.
- Supervision and training of CAMHS Dietitians, dietetic assistants and student dietitians on National pre-registration training programmes and other health professionals in relation to your specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC Dietitian registration
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA) or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
- Accredited practice placement educator
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- Member of the London Eating Disorder Dietitians Group
- Counselling skills training
- Completed BDA course on Eating Disorders
- ARFID training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a variety of areas of dietetics including at specialist and senior level.
- Experience in enteral feeding, nutrition support and managing patients at high risk of re-feeding syndrome
- Evidence of on-going CPD Contributing to development of local clinical guidelines.
- Involvement in planning local service delivery.
Desirable
- Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings
- Experience of student / DA training.
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of research
- Methodology and participation in audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC Dietitian registration
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA) or other body conferring professional indemnity insurance
- Accredited practice placement educator
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- Member of the London Eating Disorder Dietitians Group
- Counselling skills training
- Completed BDA course on Eating Disorders
- ARFID training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a variety of areas of dietetics including at specialist and senior level.
- Experience in enteral feeding, nutrition support and managing patients at high risk of re-feeding syndrome
- Evidence of on-going CPD Contributing to development of local clinical guidelines.
- Involvement in planning local service delivery.
Desirable
- Experience of service delivery in a variety of different clinical settings
- Experience of student / DA training.
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of research
- Methodology and participation in audit.
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).
