Specialist or Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 6/7)

Cygnet Health Care; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Bristol is seeking a Specialist Dietitian to join their team. This part-time role involves providing dietary assessments and individualized plans for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Dietetics, HCPC registration, and relevant experience in mental health or neurorehabilitation. Excellent supervision and continued professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Excellent Clinical Supervision

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in mental health or neurorehabilitation.
• Knowledge of alternative nutrition management desirable.
• Experience supporting patients with weight management or diabetes essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietary assessments and individualised plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for meal plans.
• Manage a small caseload with direct 1:1 input.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

• Post: Specialist or Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 6/7)
• Salary: Up to £33,109 per year (£55,181 per year WTE) DOE
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week

Are you interested in exploring the role of a Dietitian in the field of mental health?

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our team of dietitians working within our specialist services for men with acquired brain injury or neurodegenerative disease at Cygnet Brunel, Bristol.

This post is suitable for an established Band 6 or someone transitioning to a Band 7 equivalent level role.

This role is part-time (0.6 WTE) but there is scope for additional hours providing remote support to other services on a fixed-term basis in addition.

Cygnet Brunel is a 32-bed male Neuropsychiatric service which has been designed specifically to provide a clinically led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment which engages individuals and provides the opportunity to minimise challenging behaviour whilst maximising independence.

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

What does the role involve?

As the Dietitian for the service, you will determine how the dietetic input is best delivered to meet the needs of the individuals and the service. This will involve holding a small active caseload and may involve a combination of direct 1:1 input, advice and guidance to staff supporting individuals, unit-based clinics and possibly group work to manage a range of complex presentations.

You will provide comprehensive Dietetic assessment of need to those referred for Dietetic input, producing individualised Dietetic plans for individuals and work in close collaboration with the catering team, Speech and Language Team and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist advice on meal plans and feeding regimens.

Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in either a neurorehabilitation or mental health setting. A working knowledge of behaviour change approaches and motivational interviewing would be desirable.

What is exciting about this post?

You will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training at both a local and national level.

5 Reasons you should apply!

1. Cygnet Brunel is an established service, with a culture of recognising and celebrating success and having fun whilst making a meaningful change to people's lives.
2. Cygnet Brunel has an MDT that embraces and promotes interdisciplinary working - you would be well supported by your local team.
3. Cygnet has a growing network of Dietitians employed by Cygnet and can therefore provide clinical supervision from another Dietitian working in Mental Health services.
4. Cygnet invests in their staff, offering CPD opportunities to ensure staff are able to deliver the best possible standard of care.
5. Cygnet has a strong focus on research and quality improvement and encourages clinicians to actively participate in these areas.

The successful candidate should be / have:

• 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
• Knowledge and experience of managing alternative (enteral) nutrition is desirable but CPD is available for this should this be required
• Knowledge and experience of supporting those with weight management and / or diabetes is also essential
• Experience of working in an in-patient setting and / or in the field of neurorehabilitation or neurodegenerative conditions is strongly desirable
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication / time management skills
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

What else is on offer?

In return for your commitment and dedication we offer:

• Excellent Clinical Supervision