Dietetic Assistant - CAMHS Nutrition & Training Opportunities

Elysium Healthcare Limited; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (33 days pro-rata)

Onsite meals

Pension contribution

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is hiring a Dietetic Assistant to join the Lakefield Neurological Centre team in Chigwell. You will support the Registered Dietitian, assist with therapeutic interventions, collect baseline nutritional data and review young people’s nutritional needs, with emphasis on teamwork and CPD.

You’ll prepare information for individuals and groups, monitor compliance with dietary advice, and help with documentation for safe discharge while accessing ongoing training opportunities to

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

CAMHS experience

Nutrition basics

Dietetic support

Education

NCFE CACHE level 2 in Healthcare Support

NCFE CACHE level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is hiring a Dietetic Assistant to join the Lakefield Neurological Centre team in Chigwell. You will support the Registered Dietitian, assist with therapeutic interventions, collect baseline nutritional data and review young people’s nutritional needs, with emphasis on teamwork and CPD.

You’ll prepare information for individuals and groups, monitor compliance with dietary advice, and help with documentation for safe discharge while accessing ongoing training opportunities to