Specialist / Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 6/7)

NHS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist or Highly Specialist Dietitian to join their team in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves supporting young people with eating disorders and promoting healthy eating. Candidates should have a degree in Dietetics, be registered with HCPC, and have experience or a strong interest in mental health services. This position offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free meals on duty

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent clinical supervision and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with HCPC registration.
• Experience in promoting healthy eating and managing weight.
• Genuine desire to help others with a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support in dietetics.
• Conduct staff education and training on dietary needs.
• Assist with menu planning for the catering team.

Skills

Healthy eating promotion

Weight management

Team player

Interest in Eating Disorders

Motivation and passion

Education

Degree/postgraduate diploma in Dietetics

Registration with HCPC

Membership of the BDA

Job description

Specialist / Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 6/7)

• Post: Specialist or Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 6-7 equivalent)
• Salary: £39,015-£55,181 per year (depending on experience)
• Contract: Permanent

Are you interested in a career in mental health dietetics?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to join our team to further extend the dietetics service at Cygnet Forestwood CAMHS and meet the needs of young people with Eating Disorder, Disordered Eating and weight management needs.

We are looking for a motivated Dietitian wanting to expand their skills or learn new skills within a mental health inpatient setting. We will support you in developing the knowledge and skills required to transition into the role.

What does the role involve?

Dietetics support needs will vary from promoting healthy eating and weight management to supporting individuals with Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating. Service delivery may involve providing first line advice, 1:1 sessions with individuals, groups, and staff education and training, and supporting the catering team in menu planning.

What is exciting about this post?

• You will be able to organise your time to meet the needs of your caseload within a Mental Health in-patient environment.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training at both local and national levels.
• You will work alongside another Registered Dietitian with experience in this field.

Main duties of the job

• 5 Reasons you should apply!
• Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood is CQC rated Good hospital across all KLOEs, with a focus on providing individualised care.
• Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood has an MDT that embraces and promotes interdisciplinary working.
• Cygnet has a growing network of Dietitians and therefore provides clinical supervision from other Dietitians experienced in working in Mental Health services.
• Cygnet invests in its staff, offering internal and external CPD opportunities to ensure staff can deliver the best possible standard of care.
• Cygnet has a strong focus on research and quality improvement and encourages clinicians to actively participate in these areas.

What else is on offer: In return for your commitment and dedication we offer:

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non‑clinical duties.
• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team.
• Appraisal and peer supervision with other Dietitians.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free meals on duty.
• Employee rewards and discount benefits scheme including NHS discounts and cycle to work scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.
• Full induction training.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is the best feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Post: Specialist or Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 6-7 equivalent)

Salary: £39,015-£55,181 per year (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

What does the role involve?

Dietetics support needs will vary from promoting healthy eating, weight management, to supporting individuals with Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating. Service delivery may involve the provision of first line advice, 1:1 sessions with individuals, groups, staff education and training. Involvement in supporting the catering team in menu planning will also be required.

Candidate requirements

• A degree/postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the BDA (British Dietetic Association).
• Ability to meet the requirements of the Job Description.
• Experience in healthy eating promotion, weight management evidenced by sound clinical knowledge.
• Experience and/or strong interest in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating (essential – support available).
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others.
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion.

What else is on offer?

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non‑clinical duties.
• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team.
• Appraisal and peer supervision with other Dietitians.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free meals on duty.
• Employee rewards and discount benefits scheme including NHS discounts and cycle to work scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.
• Full induction training.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Please contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT and Dietetics (Healthcare Division) on 07885 476 384 or Alma Matei, Specialist Recruiter on 07436 176 074.

Please note vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Discovery 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.