Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
We are offering a 1 year fixed term vacancy for a B7 HCPC registered Dietitian to support the delivery of nutritional care within the inpatient mental health service at Dorset HealthCare. This role covers working age adults and older adults wards. This role provides an exciting opportunity for service improvement and is suitable for a Band 6 looking for new upskilling opportunities in mental health dietetics.
We are offering a great opportunity for a role with a focus on the development of dietetic skills in mental health. We offer the post holder an opportunity to work closely with the inpatient multi-disciplinary teams supporting the physical health agenda for people with a mental health diagnosis, such as dementia, severe mental illness, depression and anxiety, providing expert advice to MDT colleagues on dietetic needs.
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Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
To manage the day to day clinical service and work unsupervised, autonomously assess, implement and evaluate nutritional care for mental health clients within inpatient, day patient and outpatient services.
To provide assessments for the effective evidence-based nutritional management of people with mental health conditions and provide highly specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals.
To ensure continuous professional development, and be actively involved in audits and research and activities within this specialist area.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
* HCPC Registered
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Member of British Dietetic Association
* Advanced study eg Diploma in Advanced Dietetic Practice, CBT/counselling training
Job specific experience
* Extensive postgraduate clinical dietetic experience
* Understanding of Clinical governance/awareness and understanding of NHS standards including relevant NHS initiatives, NICE, Patient Involvement Critical appraisal of research/ literature searches/ reviews
* Good nutritional knowledge base and practical application of clinical dietetics
* Good teaching and presentation skills including experience in training other health professionals and patients, individually and in groups
* Experience of mental health and eating disorders
Information Technology
* Use of electronic patient record for recording and reviewing clinical notes
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Therapies and Physical Health Inpatient Lead
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