Highly Specialist LD Dietitian – Inpatient Mental Health

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Learning Disabilities Dietitian to join their new inpatient service in Bristol. The role requires an experienced Dietitian to provide a safe and evidence-based dietetic service to patients with mental health conditions. Responsibilities include conducting specialized assessments, leading on areas of specialty care, and contributing to a collaborative team. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration and have substantial post-registration experience in clinical nutrition.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience in clinical nutrition.
• Evidence of working in specialist field of learning disability and mental health.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist dietetic assessments and interventions.
• Develop and deliver pathways and protocols for service users.
• Communicate complex nutritional information to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working

Nutritional counseling

Behavioral change techniques

Clinical audit/research experience

Education

Recognised degree level qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Dietitian

Masters/Post Graduate diploma level qualification in relevant clinical field

Tools

Electronic patient records

Nutrition analysis software

Job description

A prominent healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Learning Disabilities Dietitian to join their new inpatient service in Bristol. The role requires an experienced Dietitian to provide a safe and evidence-based dietetic service to patients with mental health conditions. Responsibilities include conducting specialized assessments, leading on areas of specialty care, and contributing to a collaborative team. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration and have substantial post-registration experience in clinical nutrition.