Job summary
An exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and compassionate dietitian to join the STEPS eating disorders specialist dietetic team . The Service provides a dietetic provision to both inpatient and community eating disorder patients.
Applications for this post will also be considered as a developmental opportunity with applications welcomed from candidates at band 5. Specialist support and supervision via a competency framework will be available to candidates, to develop towards a band 6 role.
Main duties of the job
Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of FREED Service Users and organise this effectively.
Work independently at times whilst being aware of own limitations.
Assess the nutritional status of service users within the Eating Disorders Service and work collaboratively to establish realistic and achievable plans.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans to promote optimal physical, mental health and nutritional status.
Monitor patients altering treatment plans according to changes in physical or psychological conditions taking into account biochemical and anthropometric measurements, changes in medication and dietary compliance.
Help manage the online meal support service treatment pathway
Facilitate group education sessions, providing psycho-education and practical meal support.
Provide dietary and medical information in a clear and straightforward manner.
Communicate effectively with patients in an compassionate way.
Communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
liaise with catering services on the provision and implementation of appropriate diets.
Provide group education and training to patients, health care professionals and students.
Record activity data in accordance with standards.
Maintain accurate and up to date records that meet Trust and British Dietetic Association (BDA) standard
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the STEPS eating disorders specialist dietetic service, which provides a dietetic service to both inpatient and community eating disorder patients.
- To oversee the FREED early intervention pathway the STEPS team provide as one of their treatment pathways.
- To act in accordance with Dietetic Professional Standards when advising patients, carers and other health care professionals in the dietetic management of service users. The post holder will be closely supported by the dietetic team at STEPS and the wider AWP dietetic service.
- To maintain accurate patient records in accordance with departmental and national standards.
- To provide effective education and training at a range of levels including to service users, carers, health care professionals and students. The post holder will also be able to facilitate patient groups, providing psycho-education around nutrition and the challenges faced by eating disorder patients.
To supervise and support dietetic assistants within our Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of the STEPS eating disorders specialist dietetic service, which provides a dietetic service to both inpatient and community eating disorder patients.
- To oversee the FREED early intervention pathway the STEPS team provide as one of their treatment pathways.
- To act in accordance with Dietetic Professional Standards when advising patients, carers and other health care professionals in the dietetic management of service users. The post holder will be closely supported by the dietetic team at STEPS and the wider AWP dietetic service.
- To maintain accurate patient records in accordance with departmental and national standards.
- To provide effective education and training at a range of levels including to service users, carers, health care professionals and students. The post holder will also be able to facilitate patient groups, providing psycho-education around nutrition and the challenges faced by eating disorder patients.
To supervise and support dietetic assistants within our Service.
Person Specification
evidence
Essential
- oHonours Degree / Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- oHealth Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian
- oNew graduate or previous Band 5 Experience
- oDemonstrable knowledge of mental health and/ or eating disorders, working in challenging and stressful situations.
- oAble to interpret dietary prescriptions for patients both practically and sensitively and deal with Health Professionals in an effective manner
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
Desirable
- oWillingness to undertake teaching sessions and train students
- oIT / computer course
Person Specification
evidence
Essential
- oHonours Degree / Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- oHealth Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian
- oNew graduate or previous Band 5 Experience
- oDemonstrable knowledge of mental health and/ or eating disorders, working in challenging and stressful situations.
- oAble to interpret dietary prescriptions for patients both practically and sensitively and deal with Health Professionals in an effective manner
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
Desirable
- oWillingness to undertake teaching sessions and train students
- oIT / computer course
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).
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