Community Eating Disorder Dietitian – Flexible Hours

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian with an interest in adult eating disorders to join the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service (CAEDS). The role involves assessment, treatment and support in the community, travelling between sites, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The post offers permanent, full-time (flexible/part-time considered) opportunities, with supervision from a Band 7 Advanced Dietitian and

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in general clinical dietetics and specialist areas.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in audit/research activities.
• Experience providing supervision/mentoring to junior dietitians and students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, safeguarding adults and children.
• HCPC registered dietitian with active CPD.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis and management of eating disorder patients.
• Provide nutrition support and expert input to patients, consultants and other professionals.
• Collaborate with CNTW Community Treatment teams and other services.
• Participate in audits, service development and promotion of the Dietetics service.
• Travel to various CNTW sites for community and inpatient duties.

Skills

Specialist Dietetics experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Group presentation

Audit/Research involvement

Clinical supervision

Dietetic service development

Vulnerable adult protection knowledge

Mental Health Act knowledge

IT skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition + post-graduate Diploma (HCPC eligibility)

HCPC registration

CPD / Continual Professional Development

British Dietetic Association membership

PENG course (Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition)

Safeguarding training

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian with an interest in adult eating disorders to join the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service (CAEDS). The role involves assessment, treatment and support in the community, travelling between sites, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The post offers permanent, full-time (flexible/part-time considered) opportunities, with supervision from a Band 7 Advanced Dietitian and