Advanced CAMH Dietitian

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced dietitian to lead the Specialist Eating Disorders pathway for children and young people. You will assess, treat and support patients, families and carers across CAMH inpatient units and community settings, while teaching, supervising staff and developing services.

Applicants should be HCPC-registered, hold a masters-level qualification, and have senior post‑registration experience in mental health or paediatric

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered dietitian with current registration.
• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong CPD evidence portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a specialist dietetic service on the Specialist Eating Disorders pathway.
• Provide dietetic service to the tertiary CAMH inpatient units.
• Diagnose, advise and formulate treatment plans for patients, relatives and carers.
• Assess and treat a caseload in line with the Model and Process for Dietetic Consultations.
• Maintain accurate records of consultations and clinical work, including computerised data.
• Undertake systematic literature reviews, critically appraise evidence and identify implications for practice.
• Ensure evidence-based, auditable dietetic standards across the team, updating them as necessary.
• Develop and update written resources such as diet sheets and patient advice leaflets.
• Lead projects on new ways of working in mental health.
• Act as a point of reference for dietetic and other health professionals, giving advice, training and support.
• Liaise with health professionals and managers on service development and clinical management of patients.
• Deliver mental health education and training, and supervise or monitor students and other dietetic staff

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

HCPC registration as a dietitian

Masters degree or equivalent

Postgraduate paediatric dietetics qualification

Job description

This advanced dietetic post sits within the child and adolescent mental health nutrition and dietetic service at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on assessing and treating young people on eating disorder pathways and inpatient units, with nutritional advice for patients and their families and carers. It requires county-wide travel by car, as public transport is not accepted, alongside teaching, supervising staff and students, and developing services. Visa sponsorship is not available, and a full UK driving licence is needed.

What the job involves

• Deliver a specialist dietetic service on the Specialist Eating Disorders pathway (Beacon)
• Provide a specialist dietetic service to the tertiary CAMH inpatient units
• Nutritionally diagnose, advise and formulate treatment plans for patients, relatives and carers, considering condition, medical history, social factors and medication
• Assess and treat a caseload in line with the Model and Process for Dietetic Consultations
• Maintain accurate records of consultations and clinical work, including computerised data
• Undertake systematic literature reviews, critically appraise evidence and identify implications for practice
• Ensure evidence-based, auditable dietetic standards across the team, updating them as necessary
• Develop and update written resources such as diet sheets and patient advice leaflets
• Lead projects on new ways of working in mental health
• Act as a point of reference for dietetic and other health professionals, giving advice, training and support
• Liaise with health professionals and managers on service development and clinical management of patients
• Deliver mental health education and training, and supervise or monitor students and other dietetic staff

What's required

Qualifications

• Dietetics qualification recognised by the HCPC for registration
• Masters level qualification or equivalent work experience
• Strong CPD evidence in a portfolio

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a dietitian

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience at a senior level
• Nutritional support experience, including tube feeding
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Understanding of community care in the NHS and a strong desire to work in the community
• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience working in mental health

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to advise on manipulating relevant medications within safe boundaries
• Strong communication, including explaining complex ideas to varied audiences
• Organisational skills and time management, prioritising critical work
• Self-starter who problem solves, takes a strategic view, is innovative and takes initiative
• Understanding of safeguarding for adults and children

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for county-wide travel

Nice to have

• Research and audit experience
• Mentoring and clinical supervision of dietetic colleagues
• Student training, including a student training course
• Strategic working with clinical units, GP partners, commissioning groups, medicines management and IC S
• Clinical supervision training
• Publications or presentations at local, national or international level
• Postgraduate qualification in paediatric dietetics
• Familiarity with the FBT manualised model for young people and families living with eating disorders