Dietitian – Mental Health

TN United Kingdom; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Dietitian specializing in Mental Health to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing essential nutritional care to clients in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will engage in training and education, contributing to the personal development of both patients and staff. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional growth, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of dietetics.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing nutritional care and education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutritional care for mental health clients.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Nutritional Care

Team Collaboration

Client Interaction

Training and Education

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Training in Mental Health

Tools

Nutritional Software

Job description

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is caring, safe, and respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful manner.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, please visit our website.

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian – Mental Health based at Woodland View.

What you will do:

You will work closely with our team of dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners, and support workers, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based nutritional care for our clients. Experience working with clients within mental health is not essential but may be advantageous in this rewarding area of dietetics.

Due to a review of skill mix and changes to clinical work allocation based on geographical considerations, there is an opportunity to consider the skills and knowledge that the new post holder would bring to the team.

This role offers the chance to consider applicants with varying experience, including, but not limited to, EMHT, CAMHS, ARFID. The successful applicant will work within an allocated mental health client group to address diverse nutritional needs.

Further information:

For more details on the role, please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training, and experience required:

You will be involved in providing training and education to patients, carers, support staff, and professionals on various nutritional topics. There will be opportunities to participate in service development, quality improvement projects, and professional development.

While you will be line-managed and supervised by the team lead, you will receive support from the entire team and the wider MDT teams for your locality.

The Mental Health Dietetic Team is part of the North Ayrshire Dietetic team based at Ayrshire Central Hospital/Woodland View in Irvine. The department conducts regular clinical supervision, shared education sessions, and professional development days, and offers many internal learning opportunities. The team is proactive in supporting staff's personal development.

Person specification:

For further information on the requirements for the role, please click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours:

28 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements and hours can be discussed.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence and ownership are essential for this role.

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