Dietetic Assistant | CAMHS Nutrition & Recovery Support

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Epping Green; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days incl bank holiday

Birthday day off

Onsite parking

Free meals

Job summary

Lakefield Neurological Centre, part of Elysium Healthcare Limited, invites applications for a Dietetic Assistant to support a Registered Dietitian in clinical care and monitoring. You will help with therapeutic interventions, collect nutritional data, and review young people's dietary needs, participating in resource development and progress reporting.

The role emphasises teamwork and CPD with access to training opportunities to advance your career within a neuro-rehabilitation environment.

Qualifications

• CAMHS or eating disorder service experience.
• NCFE CACHE Level 2/3 healthcare support qualifications.
• Associate member of the British Dietetic Association is preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and dietetics related to eating disorders.
• Understanding needs of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• Theoretical knowledge of Eating Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and delivery of training sessions and group work.
• Collect data for audit or research and record accurately.
• Promote healthy eating to young people within a nutrition education framework.
• Ensure documentation for safe discharge and follow-up.

Skills

CAMHS experience

Nutrition knowledge

Dietetics basics

Mental health awareness

Education

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

Associate member of the British Dietetic Association

Job description

Lakefield Neurological Centre, part of Elysium Healthcare Limited, invites applications for a Dietetic Assistant to support a Registered Dietitian in clinical care and monitoring. You will help with therapeutic interventions, collect nutritional data, and review young people's dietary needs, participating in resource development and progress reporting.

The role emphasises teamwork and CPD with access to training opportunities to advance your career within a neuro-rehabilitation environment.