Specialist Eating Disorder CAMHS Dietitian

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Greater London is looking for a Specialist Eating Disorder CAMHS Dietitian to provide specialized care to young patients. This full-time, 8-month fixed-term maternity cover role commences in January 2025. You will manage a caseload of young people with eating disorders, work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver education and training to staff and students. The position offers a competitive salary in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate experience at specialist level required.
• Experience working with mental health service users is necessary.
• Experience of working with children and/or adolescents is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized dietetic input to young inpatients.
• Manage caseload of young people with eating disorders.
• Deliver nutritional advice and training to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of professional code of conduct

Specialist knowledge of mental health dietetics

Flexibility in adapting approaches

Counselling skills

Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable individuals

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered as Dietitian with HCPC

Completion of the BDA clinical supervisory skills course

Job description

Specialist Eating Disorder CAMHS Dietitian

The closing date is 14 December 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian specialised in eating disorders to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full‑time position, (open to flexible working) 8‑month fixed term, maternity cover post, starting on the 5th of January 2025.

Wisteria Ward is a 12 bedded national inpatient eating disorders unit for children and adolescents aged between 11 and 18 based at Springfield University Hospital. The service is commissioned by NHS England and managed in the SLP CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative. The ward moved into a newly refurbished building in 2022, which includes beautiful artwork from our young people. Wisteria Ward as an inpatient CAMHS eating disorders unit aims to keep admission length less than 12 weeks focusing on weight restoration, supportive psychological therapies, individualised care plans, key nurse session, medical monitoring, communication and support for parents and family interventions.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide highly specialised dietetic input to young people receiving inpatient treatment for eating disorders at South West London and St. George's Mental Health Trust.

The successful applicant will manage a caseload of young people with eating disorders, conduct dietetic assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions, and work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the role includes providing nutritional advice, education and training to nursing staff, doctors, dietetic students and other healthcare professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of eating disorder treatment within a supportive and dynamic environment.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill‑health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ – we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Springfield University Hospital, Tooting

Job responsibilities

To undertake clinical assessments and appropriate dietetic intervention for service users within the mental health inpatient services at Springfield Hospital. This may include service users in acute admissions, rehabilitation, forensics, older people’s services, as well as CAMHS.

To work with clients with complex physical and psychological needs, using outcome measures as appropriate.

To be aware of patients at high psychiatric risk and liaise with the team regarding the management of these patients.

To act as autonomous practitioner, with full responsibility for the Dietetic management of the agreed caseload.

To decide clinical priorities for own work area, balancing client‑related activities with other professional clinical demands.

To work effectively as a team member of the dietetic service, providing a flexible service, covering as appropriate other dietetic services.

To maintain a high standard of clinical practice.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishing collaborative working relationships, sharing skills and information.

To be actively involved in clinical team meetings, ward rounds, community meetings and care plan review meetings as required.

To adhere to any clinical standards and guidelines produced by the British Dietetic Association.

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered as Dietitian with HCPC
• Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
• Completion of the BDA clinical supervisory skills course

Experience

• Post‑graduate experience with significant experience working at specialist level
• Experience of carrying a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting
• Experience related to food provision and catering
• Experience working with mental health service users
• Experience of working with children and/ or adolescents
• Experience of the supervision of junior staff within a formal supervision scheme

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of professional code of conduct both BDA, HCPC and their application practice
• A medical understanding of mental illness & its effects on nutritional status
• Specialist knowledge of mental health dietetics
• Ability to be flexible, adapting approaches to suit different settings and service users
• Knowledge of professional standards of practice and familiar with principles of clinical governance
• Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/ or Motivational Interviewing skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

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.

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAS