Specialist Dietitian

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian in Northeast England. The role involves working with the Children's and Young People's Community Eating Disorder Team to support young people and their families. Responsibilities include complex dietetic assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should hold a professional qualification in Dietetics and have experience in mental health settings. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous staff wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Access to Trust gyms

Independent counselling service

Occupational Health Services

Relocation Package

Qualifications

• Engage and support service users with eating disorders and complex needs.
• Provide evidence-based dietary care plans for patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and dignity of all service users.
• Conduct complex dietetic assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support care delivery.

Skills

Dietetic delivery

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Complex dietetic assessments

Cultural competence

Understanding of mental health needs

Education

Professional qualification in Dietetics

IELTS level 7 for International recruits

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has risen for Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join The Durham and Darlington Children's and Young Peoples (CYPS) Community Eating Disorder Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), with our partners in Acute Trusts, and other important stakeholders.

The aim of our Specialist Eating Disorders Team is to provide non-judgmental timely support for young people and their families who may require specialist support to recover from an eating disorder, so they can build confidence enabling them to live their lives.

The service also embraces a culture of service user participation.

There will be expectation to provide Dietetic support to the broader CAMHS teams that involves working with a number of complex presentations, in addition to eating disorders, including faltering growth, selective eating and weight management.

Wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.

This post provides an opportunity to work as part of a broader and supportive team of Dietitians working within a specialist mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Promotes and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all service user in the delivery of person-centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Undertakes complex dietetic assessments and develops complex dietary care plans , identify and manage dietary intake for service users at risk of re-feeding syndrome.

Responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are always maintained and that care is delivered in accordance with Guidelines, Access and Waiting Time Standards, and the Trust's Values and behaviours by all members of the team.

Assesses service user, including those with complex needs and develops, implements, and evaluates intervention plans as part of the MDT, with the involvement of young people and their families.

Provides updates and reports on service user progress at clinical meetings and makes recommendations to inform the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care as part of the MDT.

Maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role. Undertake relevant training (including statutory and mandatory training) and be responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.

About us

Our Dietetic Team is the largest and most established Specialist Mental Health / LD dietetic team in the UK and has strong links with the British Dietetic Association. We have a robust clinical and management supervision structure and support and promote continued professional training and development.

Benefits

• Travel : Free parking, car sharing scheme (via Lift Share), Business Car Lease Scheme, Non Business Use Car Lease Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing : Access to Trust gyms, rapid access to an independent counselling service, rapid access to physiotherapy, Occupational Health Services, free flu vaccinations at / near your place of work, dedicated Employee Support Service, Mindfulness Training, access to the Employee Psychology Service and Staff Retreats.
• Rewarding Employment Practices : Staff Compact, career development, Quality Improvement Systems (QIS), ability to purchase additional annual leave, career breaks, flexible working, Investors in People, nursery provision, pre-retirement provision, retirement gift, access to canteens and coffee shops, access to the Chaplaincy Service, staff surveys / experience, staff awards, long service recognition award and gift, Christmas savings club, staff lottery and access to Health Service Discounts.
• Relocation Package : We are able to offer support with relocation costs if you are moving into the area.

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-DDC-065-25-A

Job locations

North End House

North End

Durham

DH1 4LW

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification in Dietetics
• Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant specialist area

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Dietetic delivery / completion of AYSE for social work (post 2012) pre 2012 evidence of experience in accordance with professional capabilities framework for an experienced social worker

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
• Clinical risk assessment and application in practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Legal literacy (social work only remove for others)

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
• Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing complex Dietetic cases
• Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.