Specialist Dietitian (Adult Eating Disorders)

NHS; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist dietitian to join the Northants Eating Disorder Service (NEDS) at the NHS. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to patients with eating disorders, promoting effective healthcare, and engaging in professional development within a vibrant multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and demonstrate considerable experience in clinical dietetics and working with eating disorders.

Qualifications

• Experience in challenging multidisciplinary team environments.
• Substantial post-qualification clinical dietetics experience.
• Familiarity with NICE guidelines for Eating Disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

• Promoting effective healthcare delivery within the trust.
• Supervising and training junior staff.
• Conducting teaching and consultations with healthcare staff.

Skills

High-level communication skills

Experience in multidisciplinary team work

Experience with Eating Disorders

Education

BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics or PG Diploma

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist dietitian with experience and passion to work with eating disorders, to join the large and expanding Northants Eating Disorder Service (NEDS). NEDS is a passionate and energetic countywide psychology-led service. The team (over 26 WTE) currently comprises a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical & Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists (RMN), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Specialist Dietitians, Occupational Therapist, Support Workers (including Peer Support Workers), Arts Therapists, and Assistant Psychologists.

NEDS is a well-established service, evolving over the past 30 years and pioneering community-based approaches to treatment and support. We offer evidence-based treatment for the full spectrum of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and OSFED. Our services range from outpatient individual and group treatments for mild to moderate cases of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder to intervention and case management for severe Anorexia Nervosa. Clinicians work with individuals in the community and coordinate referrals to Out of Area inpatient admissions to Specialist Eating Disorder Units (SEDU) when needed.

Main duties of the job

1. To promote delivery of effective healthcare within the organisation
2. To demonstrate effective leadership and communication
3. Continuing education, professional and personal development
4. Undertake the Trust's corporate and local induction, and maintain learning and compliance with training requirements
5. Participate in clinical supervision and appraisals; supervise junior staff
6. Conduct teaching and consultation with other health and care staff
7. Promote clinical governance, risk reduction, audit, research, and evidence-based practice
8. Demonstrate the Trust's values in all work activities
9. Manage resources responsibly and efficiently

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in hospital and community settings. We focus on accessible, person-centered care, including services at home, work, or in schools. We also serve prisons and detention centers in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT fosters a culture of learning to improve care and safety through opportunity, innovation, development, and growth.

Details

Date posted: 23 July 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 270-TF897-MH-B

Location: Newland House, Victoria Street, Northampton, NN1 3EB

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, refer to the full job description under Supporting Documents. The full person specification is available in the About You section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications (Essential)

• BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics or PG Diploma
• Experience working with Eating Disorders
• Experience in complex multidisciplinary team work

Knowledge and Qualifications (Desirable)

• Training in therapeutic models e.g., CBT/psychoeducation
• Membership of BDW mental health or interest groups
• Knowledge of MEED guidance

Experience (Essential)

• Challenging MDT work experience
• Supervision and training experience
• Familiarity with NICE guidelines for ED treatment
• High-level communication skills
• Substantial post-qualification clinical dietetics experience (acute and/or community)

Experience (Desirable)

• Supporting undergraduate training
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Audit/research experience
• Management experience

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see NHS Careers website.