Specialist Dietitian - CYP Eating Disorders

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation in Stafford is seeking a Specialist Dietitian for the CYP Eating Disorders service. The role involves providing evidence-based dietetic services to children and young people with eating disorders, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, be HCPC registered, and possess experience in dietetic interventions. This position offers an opportunity for professional development and contributing to innovative care models.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and management of specialist dietetic interventions in Eating Disorders.
• Experience with clinical supervision and caseload management.
• Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic service to children and young people with eating disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to formulate individualized management plans.
• Act as a resource to junior members and support staff.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Assessment of complex conditions

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Risk management formulation

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Post Graduate BDA studies

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Dietitian - CYP Eating Disorders

The closing date is 01 February 2026

The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children & young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. This innovative service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission & facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings.

In the role you will work as an advanced Dietitian within the service working with children and young people who require specialist dietetic input. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team‑providing highly specialist assessment, formulation advice and consultation to young people and their families who are eligible for the day hospital. You will provide evidence-based advice and support around dietary input, and provide specialist clinical supervision, dietary advice and training to colleagues as required.

The role will also entail offering advice and consultation on CYP dietary care to non‑dietetic colleagues and to other, non‑professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

There will be an opportunity to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

If you would like to learn more, please click on the link below:

Children and Young People's Eating Disorder Service

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist dietetic service to children and young people with eating disorders (ED), alongside provision to outpatients as required
• To undertake comprehensive assessments of each young person's diet and lifestyle to formulate individualised management and treatment plans ensuring optimal outcome whilst minimising risk.
• To provide specialist advice to patients with eating disorders deemed to be a high physical risk
• To be aware of and able to identify patients at high psychiatric risk (e.g. of suicide) and liaise with the MDT regarding the management of risk in these patients.
• To act as a resource to junior members or non‑registers support staff with placements/working within the EDDH
• To write, implement and monitor guidelines for management of patients with eating disorders receiving outpatient care
• To provide input for the training of student Dietitians.
• To work autonomously to organise, provide and manage all CYP patients diagnosed with an eating disorder receiving multi‑disciplinary team care while under the care of the CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital.

About us

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

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We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Operating through a MDT working collaboratively to provide holistic, person‑centred care, each professional brings their expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions & occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person & their family.

• In‑reach and Outreach support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions & reduce relapse.
• Intensive day hospital interventions focused on recovery, risk management, & re‑engagement with daily life.
• Meal support and psychoeducation for young people & their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.
• Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision, ensuring continuity & quality of care across settings.
• Training and consultation to professionals and carers, enhancing system‑wide understanding and support for eating disorders.

This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaboratives commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC/ Up to date field work/pre‑registration student training.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Post Graduate BDA studies in accredited courses in dietetics/ Post qualification courses/training in area of specialism or therapy skills (e.g. within Eating Disorders, Mental Health, CBT or Counselling skills such as Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change).
• Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Meetings (e.g. Mental Health Group).

Experience

• Experience of assessment and management of specialist dietetic interventions in Eating Disorders, long term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision and caseload management.
• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and its related comorbidities.
• Significant and demonstratable experience in the clinical specialism including inpatient and outpatient services.
• Experience of supervising other staff.
• Experience of working in specialist mental health/ learning disability settings.

Skills

• Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence based practice.
• Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need for multi‑disciplinary working and an ability to work across professional boundaries.
• Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust