Dietetic Assistant - CAMHS Nutrition & Care Support

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £25,564.50 pro-rata

33 days annual leave with birthday off

Career development and training

Rewards & Benefits Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Assurance

Earned wage access (Stream)

GP service 24/7

Maternity package

Pension contribution

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell invites a Dietetic Assistant to contribute under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. You will support therapeutic interventions, monitor baseline nutrition, and review young people’s dietary needs while preparing information for individuals and groups.

You’ll participate in training, data collection for audits, and promoting healthy eating within a nutrition education framework, with CPD opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a CAMHS and/or eating disorder service
• The NCFE CACHE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services OR The NCFE CACHE level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
• Associate member of the British Dietetic Association
• Demonstrate basic understanding of nutrition and dietetics as it relates to eating disorders
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
• Theoretical knowledge of Eating Disorders

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in the planning and facilitation of a range of training sessions and group work
• Collect data for audit or research purposes and record information accurately
• Promote healthy eating to young people within a nutrition education framework
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in place for a safe discharge, including appropriate follow-up

Skills

Nutrition basics

Teamwork

Data collection

Auditing support

Education

NCFE CACHE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services

NCFE CACHE level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

Associate member of the British Dietetic Association

Job description

Lakefield Neurological Centre in Chigwell invites a Dietetic Assistant to contribute under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. You will support therapeutic interventions, monitor baseline nutrition, and review young people’s dietary needs while preparing information for individuals and groups.

You’ll participate in training, data collection for audits, and promoting healthy eating within a nutrition education framework, with CPD opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.