Part-Time Mental Health Dietitian (0.78 WTE) - ED Specialist

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a part-time Band 6 Dietitian to join their Mental Health and Eating Disorders Dietetic Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist dietetic care for adults with disordered eating issues, work closely with mental health units, and support student placements. This role emphasizes collaboration and clinical leadership, requiring a Registered Dietitian with experience in mental health services. Competitive salary based on pro-rata hours is offered along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dietetic care for mental health patients.
• Ability to supervise staff and support student placements.
• Knowledge of the Lothian Eating Disorder Service (LEDS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver dietetic support for patients with eating disorders.
• Collaborate with inpatient mental health dietitians.
• Contribute to audits and service development.

Skills

Dietetic support for eating disorders

Collaboration with mental health teams

Clinical leadership

Auditing and service evaluation

Therapeutic communication

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a part-time Band 6 Dietitian to join their Mental Health and Eating Disorders Dietetic Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist dietetic care for adults with disordered eating issues, work closely with mental health units, and support student placements. This role emphasizes collaboration and clinical leadership, requiring a Registered Dietitian with experience in mental health services. Competitive salary based on pro-rata hours is offered along with professional development opportunities.