Job summary
An exciting part time opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Dietitian to join the Adult Eating Disorders Inpatient Multi-disciplinary team at West Park Hospital. The clinical aspect of this role will be to provide specialist, evidence-based dietetic intervention to adults with eating disorders and support their recovery so that they can restore their health and live their lives to the fullest. There is an expectation to provide dietetic support to the broader Adult Eating Disorder community team if and when required.
The post holder will be a Registered Dietitian with substantial clinical experience of complex dietetic delivery for service users with eating disorders. They will have a good understanding of the national drivers and influencers that impact eating disorders services and service delivery. As a Clinical Specialist, the post holder will be required to participate in service development, audit, research activities, pathway development, ongoing training of the clinical teams they work into and our stakeholders and facilitate student training.
Main duties of the job
Promotes and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all service user in the delivery of person-centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
Provide clinical supervision and peer supervision as needed, in alignment with Trust, BDA and HCPC standards.
Responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are always maintained and that care is delivered in accordance with Guidelines, Access and Waiting Time Standards, and the Trust's Values and behaviours.
Assesses service users including those with complex needs and develops, implements, and evaluates intervention plans as part of the MDT, with the involvement of young people and their families and in accordance with their individual need. This includes undertaking complex dietetic assessments and developing individualised dietetic care plans.
Provides updates and reports on service user progress at clinical meetings and makes recommendations to inform the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care as part of the MDT.
Maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role. Undertake relevant training (including statutory and mandatory training) and be responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.
About us
This post provides an opportunity to work as part of a broader and supportive team of Dietitians working within a specialist mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation Trust.
Our Dietetic Team is the largest and most established Specialist Mental Health and Learning Disability dietetic team in the UK and has strong links with the British Dietetic Association. Our Dietitians work into Adult Eating disorders, Adult Mental Health, Children and Adolescent Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Services for Older People and Secure Inpatient Services. We are supported by our Professional Head of Dietetics, and Advanced Clinical Practitioner Dietitian in Eating Disorders and a large group of highly skilled Clinical Specialist and Lead Dietitians.
We have regular speciality team meetings to develop skills and provide peer support and can provide additional training and support to engage with the complex needs of the patient group. We have a robust clinical and management supervision structure and support continued professional training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a skilled, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), with our partners in Acute Trusts, and other important stakeholders. The service also embraces a culture of service user participation, and the wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a skilled, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), with our partners in Acute Trusts, and other important stakeholders. The service also embraces a culture of service user participation, and the wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience of complex dietetics delivery in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
- Complex clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Substantial knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disability or autism
- Significant understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities or autism
Desirable
- Experience of participating in quality improvement activities, service development, and/or project management.
- Experience of participating in clinical governance activities including clinical audit, Application Form and Interview quality assurance of practice
- Participation in research and development eg critical appraisal of research papers, service evaluation, small scale or large scale research.
- Highly competent in clinical supervision of staff and/or students.
- Substantial experience in design and delivery of high quality and effective training
- Substantial experience of application of relevant legislation (i.e. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Pre-registration qualification in dietetics (relevant professional field) as recognised by HCPC)
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of post-registration Masters level learning. Or in the absence of masters level learning o equivalent experience in relevant area. E.g. relevant level 7 courses, researcher role, quality improvement activity, leading service development, project management, strategic leadership, NICE involvement, service evaluation
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience of complex dietetics delivery in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
- Complex clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Substantial knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disability or autism
- Significant understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities or autism
Desirable
- Experience of participating in quality improvement activities, service development, and/or project management.
- Experience of participating in clinical governance activities including clinical audit, Application Form and Interview quality assurance of practice
- Participation in research and development eg critical appraisal of research papers, service evaluation, small scale or large scale research.
- Highly competent in clinical supervision of staff and/or students.
- Substantial experience in design and delivery of high quality and effective training
- Substantial experience of application of relevant legislation (i.e. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Pre-registration qualification in dietetics (relevant professional field) as recognised by HCPC)
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of post-registration Masters level learning. Or in the absence of masters level learning o equivalent experience in relevant area. E.g. relevant level 7 courses, researcher role, quality improvement activity, leading service development, project management, strategic leadership, NICE involvement, service evaluation
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birch Ward, Specialist Eating Disorder Unit, West Park Hospital
Darlington
DL2 2TS
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
