Job summary
Surrey and borders is looking for someone to provide dietetic consultation, education and liaison to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders, members of the multidisciplinary team and associated services. The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary adult eating disorders team, participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning and treatment of adults with eating disorders across both our outpatient and daycare settings.
Working Pattern: 37.5 Hours per weekMonday to Friday from 8AM to 4 PM
Main duties of the job
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To provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment, and nutritional management for adults with moderate to severe eating disorders across day care and outpatient settings.
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To work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary eating disorders team, contributing to assessments, care planning, and treatment delivery.
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To ensure high standards of patient-centred care, promoting dignity, individuality, wellbeing, and recovery.
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To support continuity of care through effective liaison with acute hospitals, specialist eating disorder units, and relevant external services.
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To contribute to service development, education, and quality improvement within the eating disorders service.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trusts to work for? This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Practice and Governance
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Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics at all times.
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Take responsibility for maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential records in line with Trust policies, information governance standards, and legal requirements.
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Plan and manage own workload within agreed parameters, seeking advice and supervision when required.
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide specialist dietetic consultation, assessment, and education to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders and their carers/loved ones.
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Participate in multidisciplinary assessments, care planning, and treatment reviews, attending regular MDT meetings.
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Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, adapting communication methods to individuals age, ability, and cultural needs.
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Ensure care delivery maintains high standards of dignity, respect, self-esteem, and wellbeing for patients and carers.
Multidisciplinary and Interagency Working
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Liaise closely with acute hospitals, specialist eating disorder units, and other relevant services to ensure safe, effective, and continuous patient care.
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Provide dietetic advice, education, and consultation to members of the multidisciplinary team and other services as required.
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Work collaboratively with other eating disorder service dietitians to ensure consistency of practice across the service.
Education, Training, and Group Work
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Develop and deliver group education sessions on nutritional considerations in eating disorders for day care patients, including practical cookery groups.
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Contribute to the training and education of other professionals regarding eating disorders and dietetic treatment approaches.
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Offer supervision, mentoring, and support to dietetic placement students in line with professional standards.
Service Development and Quality Improvement
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Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the dietetic service provided.
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Recommend service improvements and changes to the service manager and/or supervisor based on evaluation, audit, and service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Practice and Governance
-
Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics at all times.
-
Take responsibility for maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential records in line with Trust policies, information governance standards, and legal requirements.
-
Plan and manage own workload within agreed parameters, seeking advice and supervision when required.
Clinical Responsibilities
-
Provide specialist dietetic consultation, assessment, and education to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders and their carers/loved ones.
-
Participate in multidisciplinary assessments, care planning, and treatment reviews, attending regular MDT meetings.
-
Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, adapting communication methods to individuals age, ability, and cultural needs.
-
Ensure care delivery maintains high standards of dignity, respect, self-esteem, and wellbeing for patients and carers.
Multidisciplinary and Interagency Working
-
Liaise closely with acute hospitals, specialist eating disorder units, and other relevant services to ensure safe, effective, and continuous patient care.
-
Provide dietetic advice, education, and consultation to members of the multidisciplinary team and other services as required.
-
Work collaboratively with other eating disorder service dietitians to ensure consistency of practice across the service.
Education, Training, and Group Work
-
Develop and deliver group education sessions on nutritional considerations in eating disorders for day care patients, including practical cookery groups.
-
Contribute to the training and education of other professionals regarding eating disorders and dietetic treatment approaches.
-
Offer supervision, mentoring, and support to dietetic placement students in line with professional standards.
Service Development and Quality Improvement
-
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the dietetic service provided.
-
Recommend service improvements and changes to the service manager and/or supervisor based on evaluation, audit, and service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- UK registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience
- Experience of eating disorder or mental health dietetics advantageous
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- UK registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience
- Experience of eating disorder or mental health dietetics advantageous
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).
