Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established mental health dietetics team in Derbyshire. This post is open to existing Band 5 or 6 Dietitians with a desire to specialise in mental health.
The postholder will provide a specialist dietetics service to our mental health inpatient units alongside multi-disciplinary teams. You will gain experience working in a variety of inpatient settings within working age and older adults. Typical dietetic referrals include a variety of nutrition support, disordered eating/eating disorders, weight management, and diabetes. In addition to clinical work, you will deliver staff training and contribute to service development projects. You will be supported by a small, friendly team, committed to ongoing training and CPD. We are a placement provider for student dietitians from the University of Nottingham and you will be involved in student training.
The post will be based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby, but requires the ability for weekly travel to Chesterfield sites. We cover wards at Walton Hospital and the Hartington Unit and the post could be part based in Chesterfield on request. Travel time and expenses to Chesterfield (or Derby, if post is part based in Chesterfield) are included as agreed with your line manager and Trust Policy. There will be opportunity for some remote working.
For further information, please contactMegan Lomax, Clinical and Operational Lead Dietitian,m.lomax1@nhs.net 01332 623700, extension 33602
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Inpatient Mental Health Dietitian, you will contribute to the delivery of an effective, high quality, evidence based mental health nutrition and dietetic service across the Trust. You will work within the Specialist Care Services division providing patient-centred dietetic input primarily across four inpatient sites across Derbyshire (Derby and Chesterfield).
You will manage a caseload of referrals, including but not limited to nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, and eating disorders/disordered eating, with regular supervision and support from the Trust's Inpatient Lead Dietitian. Additionally, liaising with other specialist dietetic services may be required for further support and guidance for the management of more complex, specialist nutritional issues.
You will also provide continuity of care across inpatient and community pathways, advise, and support other healthcare professionals in nutrition and hydration. You will be responsible for the delivery of nutritional training to healthcare professionals as required.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for detailed information on main duties and responsibilities of the role
If you want to find out more about the post, please contact: Megan Lomax, Inpatient Clinical and Operational Lead Mental Health Dietitian,m.lomax1@nhs.net, 01332 623700, extension 33602
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for detailed information on main duties and responsibilities of the role
If you want to find out more about the post, please contact: Megan Lomax, Inpatient Clinical and Operational Lead Mental Health Dietitian,m.lomax1@nhs.net, 01332 623700, extension 33602
Person Specification
Essential-Attainment and qualifications
Essential
- A four year Undergraduate or a two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or similar UK/non-UK qualification
- HCPC registration as a dietitian
Desirable
- Is a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Essential-Knowledge, skills, and experience
Essential
- Travel requirements of the post include the ability to travel to various sites across the county, including Derby (Kingsway site, Radbourne unit) and Chesterfield (Hartington Unit, Bluebell ward at Walton Hospital). Kingsway site is the primary location for most inpatient units. The service requires a willingness and ability to travel to Derby and Chesterfield sites (based on need) within working hours and ability to manage referrals within the designated ward days. Travel time is incorporated into working time within reason (amount to be agreed with operational lead) and travel costs reimbursed according to Trust policy. You must be able to transport equipment (laptop and accessories in wheeled case) site to site across the county on a day-to-day basis. Please explain how you will meet the travel requirements of the post as listed above.
Knowledge skills & experience
Essential
- Experience working in a mental health setting or working with service users with mental health conditions
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a variety of post graduate dietetic experience relevant to this post
Person Specification
Essential-Attainment and qualifications
Essential
- A four year Undergraduate or a two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or similar UK/non-UK qualification
- HCPC registration as a dietitian
Desirable
- Is a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Essential-Knowledge, skills, and experience
Essential
- Travel requirements of the post include the ability to travel to various sites across the county, including Derby (Kingsway site, Radbourne unit) and Chesterfield (Hartington Unit, Bluebell ward at Walton Hospital). Kingsway site is the primary location for most inpatient units. The service requires a willingness and ability to travel to Derby and Chesterfield sites (based on need) within working hours and ability to manage referrals within the designated ward days. Travel time is incorporated into working time within reason (amount to be agreed with operational lead) and travel costs reimbursed according to Trust policy. You must be able to transport equipment (laptop and accessories in wheeled case) site to site across the county on a day-to-day basis. Please explain how you will meet the travel requirements of the post as listed above.
Knowledge skills & experience
Essential
- Experience working in a mental health setting or working with service users with mental health conditions
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a variety of post graduate dietetic experience relevant to this post
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).
