Job summary We are looking for a highly skilled experienced and dynamic Dietitian to be part of the dedicated multidisciplinary team at Chalkhill Adolescent Mental Health Unit in Haywards Heath, and the Sussex wide and the new innovative Hospital at Home Intensive Treatment pathway. You will carry a clinical caseload and use your knowledge and passion for Dietetics to support the development of our service provision to address the needs of children and young people. Your main duties will be to assess and treat,to offer advice and support to the wider partnership network, parents and carers involved in CYPs care. You willprovide specialist Dietetics education and training to key acute staff and lead on specialist Dietetics Care Planning. The post holder will play a key role in the development of the new Intensive treatment/Hospital to Home Pathway and the introduction of the Eating Disorder Pathway in the Chalkhill Inpatients Service. You will receive Clinical Supervision from the CAMHS Lead Specialist Dietitian and receive additional support from the AHP Professional Lead within the wider CAMHS services. Main duties of the job To manage a complex caseload requiring dietetic input To lead and develop on the specialist dietetic input for CYP inpatient and intensive home treatment pathways To ensure dietetic contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards working in collaboration with the wider MDT To support in the strategic development and evaluation of dietetics in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Dietitian and alongside wider system consideration and collaboration with parallel agencies About us As an NHS employee you can take advantage of the discounts and offers via theBlue Light Card and My Trust Benefits, buy a new car through the salary sacrifice scheme, get an advance on an interest-free travel season ticket, get free eye tests and discounted glasses and tax-free childcare. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Anum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 354-CS-21639 Job locations Chalkhill Hospital Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath RH164NQ Job description Job responsibilities To manage a complex caseload requiring dietetic input To lead and develop on the specialist dietetic input for CYP inpatient and intensive home treatment pathways To ensure dietetic contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards working in collaboration with the wider MDT To support in the strategic development and evaluation of dietetics in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Dietitian and alongside wider system consideration and collaboration with parallel agencies Job description Job responsibilities To manage a complex caseload requiring dietetic input To lead and develop on the specialist dietetic input for CYP inpatient and intensive home treatment pathways To ensure dietetic contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards working in collaboration with the wider MDT To support in the strategic development and evaluation of dietetics in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Dietitian and alongside wider system consideration and collaboration with parallel agencies Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Registration with the HCPC as a Dietitian Evidence of post graduate level study Knowledge/Experience Essential Proven and demonstrable experience in Dietetic Practice Experience of working with a variety of patients having varying and complex dietetic needs both in a physical and mental health context Proven record of being able to work in an intense environment with a high level of change and in difficult and at times distressing circumstances Experience of enteral feeding Experience in a clinical area related to the post Experience of both group and individual work Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of supervising students Experience of multi-agency work Experience in applying a range of assessment tools Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Registration with the HCPC as a Dietitian Evidence of post graduate level study Knowledge/Experience Essential Proven and demonstrable experience in Dietetic Practice Experience of working with a variety of patients having varying and complex dietetic needs both in a physical and mental health context Proven record of being able to work in an intense environment with a high level of change and in difficult and at times distressing circumstances Experience of enteral feeding Experience in a clinical area related to the post Experience of both group and individual work Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of supervising students Experience of multi-agency work Experience in applying a range of assessment tools 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Chalkhill Hospital Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath RH164NQ Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)