Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multidisciplinary Community Eating Disorders Service, which will also involve some support within our Intensive Day Service, working with children and adolescents. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join this specialist area within our developing service.
The successful candidate will bring adaptable and transferable dietetic skills to provide specialist assessment, treatment and nutritional support for children and young people with eating disorders. Strong communication and motivational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
Main duties of the job
This role requires emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to build positive, therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families. The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will be supported by a Band 7 Dietitian to ensure positive outcomes for the young people we support.
Our clinics are readily accessible from North London (Luton and Dunstable) or Milton Keynes and
Northampton (Mid Beds and Bedford). ELFT offer attractive recruitment packages and in Beds and
Luton CEDS we are committed to offering our staff the opportunity to develop their skills.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this post please contact
Sophie Long - Advanced Specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Dietitian
Email - sophie.long5@nhs.net
01234 893300
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this post please contact
Sophie Long - Advanced Specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder Dietitian
Email - sophie.long5@nhs.net
01234 893300
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent).
- oHCPC registration as a Dietitian.
- oEvidence of post qualification experience.
Desirable
- oPostgraduate training relevant to eating disorders, paediatrics or mental health.
- oEvidence of continued professional development specific to CAMHS or eating disorders
Experience
Essential
- oStrong understanding of eating disorders and their nutritional management.
- oKnowledge of refeeding syndrome and safe management within an eating disorder population.
- oAbility to provide specialist nutritional assessment, treatment and advice for children and young people.
- oExperience working as a Dietitian in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience working with eating disorders
- Experience in paediatrics or mental health settings.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and sensitively.
- oStrong motivational and behaviour change skills.
- oAbility to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
- oEmotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to engage positively with children, young people and families.
Knowledge
Essential
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent).
- oHCPC registration as a Dietitian.
- oEvidence of post qualification experience.
Desirable
- oPostgraduate training relevant to eating disorders, paediatrics or mental health.
- oEvidence of continued professional development specific to CAMHS or eating disorders
Experience
Essential
- oStrong understanding of eating disorders and their nutritional management.
- oKnowledge of refeeding syndrome and safe management within an eating disorder population.
- oAbility to provide specialist nutritional assessment, treatment and advice for children and young people.
- oExperience working as a Dietitian in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience working with eating disorders
- Experience in paediatrics or mental health settings.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and sensitively.
- oStrong motivational and behaviour change skills.
- oAbility to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
- oEmotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to engage positively with children, young people and families.
Knowledge
Essential
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
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).
