Job summary
Ellern Mede are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join the team at our flagship hospital Ellern Mede Ridgeway based in Mill Hill, North London.
We are offering a full-time position: typical hours would be 09:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To support the delivery and development of dietetics within the team
To work closely with the Ellern Mede multi-disciplinary team
To provide specialist dietetic advice and support to children, young people & their families receiving treatment at Ellern Mede.
To offer intensive dietetic support to young people, young adults & their families within the hospital setting, while on home leave and also preparing for discharge.
To have a highly flexible approach to work with a range eating disorder presentations.
To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm and to conduct activities in a manner which is consistent with professional practice, policy and legislation
About us
Ellern Mede Ridgeway hospital offers two treatment programmes, a Recovery Unit and a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We aim to stabilise patients’ physical and psychological states as rapidly as possible for transfer to step down service. The HDU admits patients whose illness requires more intense levels of clinical involvement and nursing. The service is able to admit patients requiring treatment under mental health legislation. The aims of the services are to improve the patients’ health and dependency needs sufficiently for transfer to a regular eating disorder unit or to the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join the team at our flagship hospital Ellern Mede Ridgeway based in Mill Hill, North London.
We are offering a full-time position: typical hours would be 09:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join the team at our flagship hospital Ellern Mede Ridgeway based in Mill Hill, North London.
We are offering a full-time position: typical hours would be 09:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday.
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with United Kingdom Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A full member of the British Dietetic Association. 1 year full-time postgraduate Clinical Dietetic experience working with a wide range of presentations. 1 year full-time postgraduate Clinical Dietetic experience working with a wide range of presentations. Experience of working in Eating disorder is not absolutely necessary, training can be provided for a candidate with potential.
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disorders.
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of working with Paediatrics.
- Experience with ED / paediatric work
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in eating disorders including MEED guidelines.
- Knowledge of evidence- based practice for supporting patients and carers.
- Working knowledge of legislation & its implications for both clinical practice & professional management in relation to the client group & mental health.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Excellent time management
- Case load prioritisation and competency
- Good emotional Intelligence
- Able to reflect and think critically about work and professional development.
- IT including MS office, apps and an ability to use
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness for Eating Disorders treatment
- Experience of working with major eating disorders in different care settings.
- Experience of delivery family-based treatment.
- Counselling skills
- Motivational interviewing
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with United Kingdom Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A full member of the British Dietetic Association. 1 year full-time postgraduate Clinical Dietetic experience working with a wide range of presentations. 1 year full-time postgraduate Clinical Dietetic experience working with a wide range of presentations. Experience of working in Eating disorder is not absolutely necessary, training can be provided for a candidate with potential.
Desirable
- Experience of working with eating disorders.
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of working with Paediatrics.
- Experience with ED / paediatric work
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues in eating disorders including MEED guidelines.
- Knowledge of evidence- based practice for supporting patients and carers.
- Working knowledge of legislation & its implications for both clinical practice & professional management in relation to the client group & mental health.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Excellent time management
- Case load prioritisation and competency
- Good emotional Intelligence
- Able to reflect and think critically about work and professional development.
- IT including MS office, apps and an ability to use
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness for Eating Disorders treatment
- Experience of working with major eating disorders in different care settings.
- Experience of delivery family-based treatment.
- Counselling skills
- Motivational interviewing
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
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).
