Specialist / Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 6/7)

Cygnet Health Care; Walshaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Dietitian to work within a mental health inpatient environment. The role involves organizing caseload needs, participating in policy development, and providing training. Candidates should be registered Dietitians, with desirable experience in mental health. The organization offers excellent benefits including CPD opportunities, clinical supervision, and a supportive multidisciplinary team. A commitment to research and quality improvement is emphasized.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free meals on duty

Employee rewards and discount benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Smart Health Toolkit

Full induction training

Qualifications

• Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian with experience in mental health or in-patient settings.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the Job Description.
• Strong interest in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and passion.

Responsibilities

• Organise time to meet the needs of the caseload within a Mental Health in-patient environment.
• Participate in policy development, audit, and research activities.
• Provide staff and student training at local and national levels.
• Work alongside another Registered Dietitian with experience.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Motivational interviewing

Education

Degree/postgraduate diploma in Dietetics

Job description

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

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 you need to transition into the role. Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in mental health or in-patient setting. A working knowledge of behaviour change approaches and motivational interviewing would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise your time to meet the needs of the caseload within a Mental Health in-patient environment.
• Participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development.
• Provide staff and student training at both local and national level.
• Work alongside another Registered Dietitian with experience in this field.

Qualifications

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the BDA (British Dietetic Association)
• Able to meet the requirements of the Job Description
• Experience in healthy eating promotion, weight management evidenced by sound clinical knowledge
• Experience and or a strong interest in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating is essential - we can provide support in developing skills in these areas
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication / time management skills
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

Benefits

• 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 their staff, offering internal and external CPD opportunities to ensure staff are able to 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
• 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.