Bank Highly Specialist Dietitian

Cygnet Group; Worsbrough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

We are seeking a Dietitian to join our Bank to provide cover to 3 Neuropsychiatry Services: Cygnet Pindar House (Barnsley), Cygnet Newham House (Middlesbrough), and Cygnet St William’s (Darlington). The role offers an hourly rate of up to £31.22 and 16–24 hours per week, across multiple neuropsychiatry locations.

The Dietetic work will include direct caseload, unit clinics, and group work, with assessments and personalised plans, in collaboration with the catering team and multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with NHS or mental health setting experience preferred.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation or brain-injury care is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Dietetic work will vary between direct caseload, unit-based clinics and group work.
• Provide a full Dietetic assessment and develop individualised plans.
• Collaborate with catering, Speech and Language Team and wider MDT on feeding regimes.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Neurorehabilitation

Dietetic assessment

Education

Dietitian registration

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you seeking a temporary role as a Dietitian and interested in exploring working in the field of mental health dietetics?

We are looking for a Dietitian to join our Bank to provide cover to 3 of our Neuropsychiatry Services:

• Cygnet Pindar House, Barnsley is a 22 bed Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation facility for men affected by acquired brain injuries.
• Cygnet Newham House, Middlesbrough – aNeuropsychiatric care and treatment facility for women, a first for Cygnet Health Care, comprising 20 bed hospital.
• Cygnet St William’s, Darlington – a 12 bed Neuropsychiatric service offering care and treatment to those affected by acquired brain injuries.

Role details:

Hourly rate: up to £31.22 per hour

Hours: 16 – 24 hours per week

All locations provide treatment for individuals affected by a range of neurological conditions. The hospitals are a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington’s Disease, a caring and long-term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms. The services are able to accept unplanned, often urgent admissions where a service user requires a safe place to start treatment at the earliest possible time.

What we want from you

The Dietetic work will vary between a direct caseload, unit-based clinics and group work; managing a range of complex presentations including nutrition support, weight management and a Food First approach. The post-holder will provide a full Dietetic assessment of individuals’ needs, resulting in individualised dietetic plans and work in close collaboration with the catering team, Speech and Language Team and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist advice on oral and alternative feeding regimes.

Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in either a neurorehabilitation or mental health setting, with excellent communication and IT skills. A working knowledge of neurorehabilitation is essential.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.