Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our team at Foss Park Hospital, York, working across four Adult and Older People's inpatient wards. This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills in a specialist area of dietetics while making a real difference to patient care.
Your primary focus will be to provide individualised nutrition care plans to patients with a range of mental health conditions including depression, psychosis, and dementia.
Previous mental health experience is desirable but not essential - we will provide training, supervision, and ongoing development to help you build confidence and progress in this rewarding field.
You'll join one of the largest and most established specialist mental health and learning disability dietetic teams in the UK, with strong professional networks. We offer:
- Structured clinical and management supervision.
- Regular specialty team meetings for peer support and skill development.
- Access to training and CPD opportunities to help you grow in this specialist area.
- A supportive environment focused on quality, safety, and continual improvement
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality dietetic assessment and interventions for adults and older people in inpatient mental health settings.
- Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care planning.
- Provide individualised nutrition care plans and tailored interventions for patients with a variety of physical and mental health conditions and complex needs.
- Participate in staff and student training, audit, research activities, and pathway development to enhance service quality.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards
About us
TEWV provides specialist care across Teesside, Darlington, County Durham, North Yorkshire and the Vale of York. Some of the benefits for staff working in the Trust include:
Travel:Free parking, car sharing scheme (via Lift Share), Business Car Lease Scheme, Non Business Use Car Lease Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Staff Wellbeing:Access to Trust gyms, rapid access to an independent counselling service, rapid access to physiotherapy, Occupational Health Services, free flu vaccinations at/near your place of work, dedicated Employee Support Service, Mindfulness Training, access to the Employee Psychology Service and Staff Retreats.
Rewarding Employment Practices:Career development, Quality Improvement Systems (QIS), ability to purchase additional annual leave, career breaks, flexible working, Investors in People, childcare vouchers, nursery provision, pre-retirement provision, retirement gift, access to canteens and coffee shops, access to the Chaplaincy Service, staff surveys/experience, staff awards, long service recognition award and gift, Christmas savings club, staff lottery and access to Health Service Discounts.
We are able to offer support with relocation costings if you are moving into the area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you think this post is for you then please apply. If you have any questions or require further information prior to applying, please contact Laura Cowley , Lead Dietitian - laura.cowley10@nhs.net
We look forward to hearing from you.Please be aware that the interview format for this position will be Face-to-Face
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If you think this post is for you then please apply. If you have any questions or require further information prior to applying, please contact Laura Cowley , Lead Dietitian - laura.cowley10@nhs.net
We look forward to hearing from you.Please be aware that the interview format for this position will be Face-to-Face
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification in dietetic role or pending
- Current relevant registration with HCPC or pending
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 for international recruits
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of practice areas whilst on student placements or postgraduate
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice in designated specialist area
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification in dietetic role or pending
- Current relevant registration with HCPC or pending
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 for international recruits
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of practice areas whilst on student placements or postgraduate
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
- Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice in designated specialist area
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
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).
