Specialist Dietitian

Cygnet; Bryn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

CPD opportunities

Onsite MDT

25 days annual leave

Free meals on duty

NHS discounts

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Induction training

Research and QA involvement

Job summary

Cygnet Forestwood CAMHS is recruiting a Specialist Dietitian to support dietetics services for young people with Eating Disorder, Disordered Eating and weight management within a mental health inpatient setting.

The post offers a Band 6 equivalent, permanent full-time contract, with 40 hours per week and a salary range of £40,966–£49,330 dependent on experience. You will work alongside another Dietitian to manage caseloads and contribute to policy and training across local and national levels.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with HCPC registration and BDA membership.
• Experience in promoting healthy eating and weight management.
• Experience or interest in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating is essential.
• Strong teamwork skills and genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and time management abilities.
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion for mental health dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic expertise within a mental health inpatient setting.
• Deliver 1:1 sessions, group education and staff training on nutrition.
• Support menu planning and collaboration with catering teams.
• Apply the BDA Model and Process in practice and support policy development.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

HCPC registration

BDA Model and Process

Mental Health experience

Behaviour change

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics

BDA membership

Job description

Specialist Dietitian (Band 6 equivalent)

Salary: £40,966-49,330 per year (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (40h per week)

Are you interested in a career in mental health dietetics?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to join our team to further extend the dietetics service at Cygnet Forestwood CAMHS as to meet the needs of young people with Eating Disorder, Disordered Eating and weight management needs.

We are looking for a motivated Dietitian wanting to expand their skills, or learn new skills within a mental health inpatient setting. We will support you in developing the knowledge and skills you need to transition into the role.

What does the role involve?

Dietetics support needs will vary from promoting healthy eating, weight management, to supporting individuals with Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating. Service delivery may involve the provision of first line advice, 1:1 sessions with individuals, groups and staff education and training. Involvement in supporting the catering team in menu planning will also be required.

Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian with demonstrable knowledge and application of the BDA Model and Process for Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, preferably with some experience of working in mental health or in-patient setting. A working knowledge of behaviour change approaches and motivational interviewing would be desirable.

What is exciting about this post?

Working alongside another Registered Dietitian with experience in this field, you will be able to determine how to organise your time to meet the needs of the caseload within a Mental Health in-patient environment.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training at both a local and national level.

5 Reasons you should apply!

• Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood is CQC rated “Good” hospital, with a focus on providing individualised care
• Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood has an MDT that embraces and promotes interdisciplinary working
• Cygnet has a growing network of Dietitians and therefore provides clinical supervision from other Dietitians experienced in working in Mental Health services
• Cygnet invests in their staff, offering internal and external CPD opportunities to ensure staff are able to deliver the best possible standard of care
• Cygnet has a strong focus on research and quality improvement and encourages clinicians to actively participate in these areas

The successful candidate should be / have:

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the BDA (British Dietetic Association)
• Able to meet the requirements of the Job Description
• Experience in healthy eating promotion, weight management evidenced by sound clinical knowledge
• Experience and or a specific interest in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating is essential - we can provide support in developing skills in these areas
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication / time management skills
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What else is on offer?

In return for your commitment and dedication we offer:

• £40,966-49,330 per year (depending on experience)
• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team
• Appraisal and peer supervision with other Dietitians
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free meals on duty
• Employee rewards and discount benefits scheme including NHS discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks
• Full induction training

We are an equal opportunities employer.