Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC registered band 5-6 Dietitian to join the West Lancs All Age Eating Disorder Team, based in Ormskirk District General Hospital. This post is offered as an initial 12 months band six preceptorship/development post ideal for the dietitian who wishes to make the move into the specialist area of eating disorders but has limited experience. Robust support will be provided during this time to aid in the development of specialist skills within this area.

Our vision is to be a service that provides non-judgmental timely support for eating disorders for all ages.

We are looking for a professional who will provide a high quality, evidence based up to date nutrition and dietetic service to community services, with the focus on providing dietetic support to young people and adults with eating disorders.

The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team setting to deliver a specialised dietetic service to the Central team. The MDT includes clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, specialist practitioners, CBT therapists, family therapists, and admin. The post holder will also be part of a wider eating disorder dietetic team within the service that offers additional clinical supervision and support.

Main duties of the job

To maintain a high standard at all times and undertake a full and comprehensive dietetic assessment of patients with highly complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning skills and dietetic assessment techniques.
To assess the individual physical, psychological and emotional needs of the patient and work in conjunction with other professionals to deliver appropriate care.
To be competent in a range of service relevant clinical dietetic procedures.
Request and interpret appropriate investigations as necessary to monitor and manage patients with clinical condition.
To provide advanced specialist dietetic treatment including assessing and reviewing medication, in accordance with legislation and treatment guidelines, where appropriate.
To anticipate care needs and develop individual lifestyle management plans ensuring that patient values, beliefs and views are reflected in their management plan.
Be proactive in the rigorous monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of agreed care management plans
To contribute specialist knowledge to the Multi-Disciplinary Team

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-SPS1445-MS

Job locations

Ormskirk District General Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.
Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.
Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.
Evidence of effective MDT working.
Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MEED and NICE and relevant assessment tools.

Desirable

Experience working within specialist Eating Disorder services or with young people with ED.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a programme of learning, which involves additional theoretical or conceptual knowledge acquisition achieved through self-study, courses and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills/experience in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Assessment and treatment of adults an/or children with non-complex conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.
Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.
Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.
Evidence of effective MDT working.
Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MEED and NICE and relevant assessment tools.

Desirable

Experience working within specialist Eating Disorder services or with young people with ED.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a programme of learning, which involves additional theoretical or conceptual knowledge acquisition achieved through self-study, courses and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills/experience in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Assessment and treatment of adults an/or children with non-complex conditions.

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.

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

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ormskirk District General Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ormskirk District General Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)