Specialist Dietitian – Paediatric Eating Disorders

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine aufregende Gelegenheit, als Spezialist für klinische Ernährung in einem dynamischen Team zu arbeiten, das sich auf die Behandlung von Essstörungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen spezialisiert hat. In dieser Rolle werden Sie innovative Ernährungsdienste entwickeln und zur Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von Patienten beitragen. Arbeiten Sie in einem unterstützenden Umfeld, das Vielfalt fördert und Chancen für berufliche Weiterentwicklung bietet. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Ernährung und Gesundheit haben und in einem engagierten Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics oder gleichwertige Qualifikation erforderlich.
• HCPC-Registrierung erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung von Ernährungs- und Diätetikdiensten in Nordwales.
• Beitrag zu Qualitätsverbesserungsprozessen für Kinder mit Essstörungen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagement

Supervisionsfähigkeiten

Education

BSc Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC Registration

Job description

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Job Overview

A rare opportunity has arisen to work in partnership with the Tier 3 Specialist Eating Disorder (SPEED) Team in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), as a Specialist Clinical Dietitian. The model for CAMHS Eating Disorders assessment and intervention is the Maudsley Model of Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, which is evidence-based and recommended in the recently updated NICE Guidelines for Eating Disorders (NICE, 2017).

This post is based in the West of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, within the CAMHS Specialist Eating Disorder team.

Main duties of the job

This role offers the opportunity to work within the West Area Local Specialist Eating Disorder (SPEED) Team to develop cutting-edge Nutrition and Dietetic services in North Wales. You will contribute to quality improvement processes for nutrition and dietetics for children and adolescents with eating disorders.

You will receive supervision from a Band 7 Team Lead Dietitian and be part of a wider, dynamic North Wales Paediatric Dietetic team and Paediatric CAMHS/SPEED Team. The team meets twice a year for away days and maintains constant contact via email and phone, sharing resources and developments. As a Band 6, you are expected to actively participate, providing expertise and leadership as needed.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; applications from English and Welsh speakers are equally welcome.

Working for our organisation

If you enjoy challenges, have a passion for helping others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers an excellent environment. As Wales's largest health organisation, it provides a full range of services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join us and benefit from our support, aligned with our Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer.” Regularly check your email for correspondence related to your application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English, with no disadvantage to Welsh submissions.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Full details are attached within the supporting documents or available by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of a specialist interest group
• Working towards MSc or evidence of research qualification

Experience

• Post-registration training in a specialist area or evidence of CPD activity
• Clinical educators course
• Member of British Dietetic Association

Desirable

• Evidence of service development and initiative
• Advanced diploma in dietetics

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Workload management and organisational skills
• Time management and supervisory skills

Desirable

• Basic IT/Keyboard skills
• Community and lone working experience
• Risk management experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of chronic disease management
• Delivery of group programmes
• Understanding of clinical governance

Other Relevant Requirements

• Compliance with Health Board Manual Handling policies
• Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

• Flexible working hours
• Welsh speaking

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care