Specialist Dietitian – Eating Disorders (CYP)

NHS; Truro, Liskeard, Newquay; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in Truro is seeking a Specialist Dietitian to join the children's eating disorder service. This position involves providing assessments and interventions for children facing eating disorders in a multi-disciplinary team setting. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and have registration as a Dietitian, along with experience in mental health services. The role offers a competitive salary and supports various working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental illness and eating disorders.
• Ability to support and evaluate dietetic practices.
• Experience in delivering community dietetic services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dietetic service and assessments.
• Participate in multi-professional teams and audits.
• Conduct routine assessments and manage individual caseloads.

Skills

Understanding of mental illness

Ability to evaluate complex data

Stress management

Education

Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Registration as a Dietitian

Teaching qualification or experience

Post registration dietetic experience

Specialist Dietetic Training

Advanced certificate in counselling skills

Membership of the British Dietetic Association Mental Health Group

Job description

A regional health trust in Truro is seeking a Specialist Dietitian to join the children's eating disorder service. This position involves providing assessments and interventions for children facing eating disorders in a multi-disciplinary team setting. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and have registration as a Dietitian, along with experience in mental health services. The role offers a competitive salary and supports various working patterns.