Registered Dietitian

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; Híbrido; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust in Middlesbrough is seeking a Registered Dietitian (Band 5) for a 12-month fixed-term/secondment, part-time role totaling 30 hours per week.

The post focuses on inpatient mental health and learning disability services, with responsibilities for obesity management and related conditions within a multidisciplinary team. HCPC registration is required; training and progression support are provided.

Qualificações

• Professional dietitian qualification or awaiting
• HCPC registration or pending
• IELTS level 7 for international recruits
• Postgraduate training in relevant specialist area
• Experience of working in mental health settings
• Multidisciplinary teamwork experience
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice

Responsabilidades

• Manage obesity and related comorbidities within obesity focus.
• Participate in policy development, audits and clinical pathways.
• Provide training and supervision within a MDT.

Conhecimentos

Dietitian practice

Mental health knowledge

Teamwork

Formação académica

Dietetic qualification

HCPC registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Main area Dietitian Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 Months) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 346-FMH-125-26

Employer Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Roseberry Park Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 5

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job overview

Are you interested in a career in the field of Secure Inpatient Service dietetics? We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our team of Dietitians working within a specialist mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting post provides an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Secure Inpatient Service and includes working with patients with mental health problems, earning Disabilities and Autism in an inpatient setting. Previous mental health experience is desirable but not essential as we can help develop your knowledge and skills, provide training, and support your progression, in this specialist field of dietetics.

Our Dietetic team is the largest mental health, learning disability and autism team in the UK, with strong links to the British Dietetic Association. We have dietetic services in Adult Eating Disorders, Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Services for Older People and Secure Inpatient Services. We are supported by our Professional Head of Dietetics and large group of experienced Lead Dietitians and Clinical Specialists. Further support for the post will be provided through regular clinical supervision; attendance at Speciality Group Meetings and Dietetic learning Networks; our Preceptorship Programme: and the Band 5 Peer Support Network.

Main duties of the job

This post has a strong emphasis on the management of Obesity, Obesity related comorbidities, Disordered eating, Refeeding syndrome. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training.

Working for our organisation

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities will include completing clinical work independently and as part of an MDT, with a strong focus on Obesity, Obesity related comorbidities, Disordered eating, Refeeding syndrome. Ensuring working within 4 pillars of practice with opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification in dietetic role or pending
• Current relevant registration with HCPC or pending
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 for international recruits
• Post graduate training in relevant specialist area

Experience

• Experience of working in a variety of practice areas whilst on student placements or postgraduate
• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team

Knowledge

• Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
• Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
• Knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist area
• Clinical risk assessment and application in practice

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.