Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian specialised in eating disorders to join our team on Wisteria ward. We are a mixed 12 bedded unit offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Dietitian. This is a 12-month fixed term, maternity cover post, starting on the 7th July 2025. The postholder will provide highly specialised dietetic input to young people receiving inpatient treatment for eating disorders at South West London and St. George's Mental Health Trust.
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. Additionally, the role includes providing nutritional advice, education, and training to nursing staff, doctors, dietetic students, and other healthcare professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of eating disorder treatment within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
To provide a highly specialist dietetic service to young people receiving eating disorder treatment at Springfield hospital.
To act as a source of expertise on the dietary management of eating disorders to the multidisciplinary team
To provide education and training to nursing staff, doctors, dietetic students and other health care professionals, as well as service users, carers and families on nutritional issues relating to mental health.
To ensure that there is dietetic advice to support the monitoring of the Trust's catering contracts and delivery of a positive patient experience at mealtimes.
To work across the ED service and provide cover as necessary depending on service needs
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 undertake clinical assessments and appropriate dietetic intervention for service users within the mental health inpatient services at Springfield Hospital. This may include service users in acute admissions, rehabilitation, forensics, older peoples services, as well as CAMHs.
To work with clients with complex physical and psychological needs, using outcome measures as appropriate.
To be aware of patients at high psychiatric risk and liaise with the team regarding the management of these patients.
- To act as autonomous practitioner, with full responsibility for the Dietetic management of the agreed caseload
To decide clinical priorities for own work area, balancing client related activities with other professional clinical demands.
To work effectively as a team member of the dietetic service, providing a flexible service, covering as appropriate other dietetic services.
To maintain a high standard of clinical practice.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishing collaborative working relationships, sharing skills and information.
To be actively involved in clinical team meetings, wards rounds, community meetings and care plan review meetings as required.
To adhere to any clinical standards and guidelines produced by the British Dietetic Association
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake clinical assessments and appropriate dietetic intervention for service users within the mental health inpatient services at Springfield Hospital. This may include service users in acute admissions, rehabilitation, forensics, older peoples services, as well as CAMHs.
To work with clients with complex physical and psychological needs, using outcome measures as appropriate.
To be aware of patients at high psychiatric risk and liaise with the team regarding the management of these patients.
- To act as autonomous practitioner, with full responsibility for the Dietetic management of the agreed caseload
To decide clinical priorities for own work area, balancing client related activities with other professional clinical demands.
To work effectively as a team member of the dietetic service, providing a flexible service, covering as appropriate other dietetic services.
To maintain a high standard of clinical practice.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishing collaborative working relationships, sharing skills and information.
To be actively involved in clinical team meetings, wards rounds, community meetings and care plan review meetings as required.
To adhere to any clinical standards and guidelines produced by the British Dietetic Association
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered as Dietitian with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- Completion of the BDA clinical supervisory skills course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post graduate experience with significant experience working at specialist level
- Experience of carrying a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience related to food provision and catering
- Experience working with mental health service users
- Experience of working with children and/ or adolescents
- Evidence of working in a multi-cultural context
Desirable
- Experience of the supervision of junior staff within a formal supervision scheme.
- Evidence of participation in audit/ research
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered as Dietitian with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- Completion of the BDA clinical supervisory skills course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post graduate experience with significant experience working at specialist level
- Experience of carrying a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience related to food provision and catering
- Experience working with mental health service users
- Experience of working with children and/ or adolescents
- Evidence of working in a multi-cultural context
Desirable
- Experience of the supervision of junior staff within a formal supervision scheme.
- Evidence of participation in audit/ research
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).
