Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian to join our team. You will provide specialist dietetic
input to adult inpatients and day patients receiving eating disorder treatment
at the Nightingale Hospital, and general mental health wards.
The eating disorders unit
is a 9-bed inpatient unit, with up to 5-day patients attending. We have a
specialist team which supports an innovative group program which combines
psychology, skill driven and wellbeing groups to meet the needs of our patients
in line with NICE guidelines
Main duties of the job
To provide
specialist dietetic services to adult inpatients and day patients receiving
treatment at the Nightingale Hospital. This involves supporting patients
assessed as high physical risk
To provide dietetic assessments for new admissions, create individualised treatment plans that are appropriate to their treatment goals and nutritional requirements. This may include formulating individual treatment plans with enteral feeding (nasogastric)
To support the therapeutic program through dietetic led groups including a nutrition group, meal planning group and social eating groups(eating in restaurants outside of the hospital)
To provide discharge planning and education sessions with patients and their families
About us
Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years
experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in day patient and inpatient settings.
Our dedicated team of specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental
health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute
walk from Marylebone main line and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker
Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.
We are owned by international medical group, Orpea delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care,
high quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
specialise dietetic services to adult inpatients and day patients receiving
treatment at the Nightingale Hospital. This involves supporting patients
assessed as high physical risk
To work
autonomously within the eating disorders team with little or no daily
supervision
To provide
dietetic assessment for new admissions, create individualised treatment plans
that are appropriate to their treatment goals and nutritional requirements.
This may include formulating individual treatment plans with enteral feeding
(nasogastric)
To meet with
patients weekly for review including education and meal plan support
To support the
therapeutic program through dietetic led groups including a nutrition group,
meal planning group and social eating groups (eating in restaurants outside of the hospital)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
specialise dietetic services to adult inpatients and day patients receiving
treatment at the Nightingale Hospital. This involves supporting patients
assessed as high physical risk
To work
autonomously within the eating disorders team with little or no daily
supervision
To provide
dietetic assessment for new admissions, create individualised treatment plans
that are appropriate to their treatment goals and nutritional requirements.
This may include formulating individual treatment plans with enteral feeding
(nasogastric)
To meet with
patients weekly for review including education and meal plan support
To support the
therapeutic program through dietetic led groups including a nutrition group,
meal planning group and social eating groups (eating in restaurants outside of the hospital)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered as dietitian with the HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Evidence and experience of working within an eating disorder service
- Evidence and experience of working within a mental health service
- Experience working with individuals and groups with a range of complex presentations in an inpatient and day patient setting
Desirable
- At least several years experience working at a specialist level in eating disorders
- Previous exposure to working in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting working with general acute adult mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered as dietitian with the HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential
- Evidence and experience of working within an eating disorder service
- Evidence and experience of working within a mental health service
- Experience working with individuals and groups with a range of complex presentations in an inpatient and day patient setting
Desirable
- At least several years experience working at a specialist level in eating disorders
- Previous exposure to working in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting working with general acute adult mental health
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).
