Specialist Dietitian – Paediatric Eating Disorders

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Abergele; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine seltene Gelegenheit, als Spezialist für klinische Ernährung in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten. In dieser Rolle werden Sie mit den CAMHS- und SPEED-Teams zusammenarbeiten, um innovative Ernährungs- und Diätetikdienste in Nordwales zu entwickeln. Sie werden Teil eines engagierten Teams, das sich für die Verbesserung der Ernährungsversorgung einsetzt und regelmäßig Ressourcen und Updates teilt. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln, während Sie zur Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von Jugendlichen beitragen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Ernährung haben und einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben junger Menschen ausüben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics oder gleichwertige Qualifikation erforderlich.
• HCPC-Registrierung ist notwendig.

Responsibilities

• Zusammenarbeit mit CAMHS/SPEED-Teams zur Entwicklung von Ernährungsdiensten.
• Beitrag zu Qualitätsverbesserungsprozessen für Ernährung.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Lehr- und Aufsichtskompetenzen

IT-Grundkenntnisse

Education

BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC Registration

MSc or research qualification (desirable)

Job description

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Job Overview

A rare opportunity has arisen to work in partnership with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Tier 4 North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS), and Tier 3 Specialist Eating Disorders (SPEED) teams, as a Specialist Clinical Dietitian. The model for CAMHS assessment and intervention is the Maudsley Model of Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, which is evidence based and recommended in the recently updated NICE Guidelines for Eating Disorders (NICE, 2017).

This post is based in the Central Integrated Health Community of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, working on Kestrel ward at NWAS. It will also include delivering some general Paediatric Dietetic services from the Glan Clwyd Hospital site.

Main duties of the job

This post offers the opportunity to collaborate with CAMHS/SPEED Teams to develop cutting-edge Nutrition and Dietetic services in North Wales. You will contribute to quality improvement processes for nutrition in the Central Area SPEED Team. You will join and be supervised by a Band 7 Team Lead Dietitian and be part of a wider North Wales Paediatric Dietetic and CAMHS team, which meets regularly and shares resources and updates.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; English and Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you seek a challenge, have a passion for helping others, or want a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. We are committed to equality, diversity, and the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme. Regularly check your email for updates; applications in Welsh are welcomed and treated equally.

Job Description and Person Specification

Full details are available within the supporting documents or via the 'Apply now' link in Trac.

Qualifications

Essential:

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics degree or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable:

• Member of a specialist interest group
• Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification

Experience

Essential:

• Post-registration training in a specialist area or evidence of CPD
• Clinical educators course
• Member of British Dietetic Association

Desirable:

• Experience in service development and initiative
• Advanced diploma in dietetics

Skills

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills
• Teamwork and independent working ability
• Workload management
• Organisational and time management skills
• Teaching, supervisory, and appraisal skills

Desirable:

• Basic IT skills
• Community/lone working experience
• Risk management experience

Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge of chronic disease management
• Group programme delivery
• Clinical governance components

Desirable:

• Post-grad educational courses evidence

Other Requirements

Essential:

• Compliance with Manual and Therapeutic Handling Policies
• Ability to travel between sites

Desirable:

• Flexible working hours
• Welsh speaking ability

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare