We are recruiting to a Band 7 Lead Mental Health Dietitian position in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). It is an ideal post for a motivated dietitian keen to develop an equitable dietetic service over a large geographic area within Mental Health (Adults).
You will manage a small team of Dietitians and Dietetic assistants / Dietetic apprentices. If you are an experienced dietitian with transferable skills, this may be the post for you.
The post will be managed by the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics with strong links to AHP Leads and Matrons.
This is a fixed term / secondment position and a fantastic opportunity to manage a small team and develop great leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
* To provide highly specialist mental health dietetics assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to adults across inpatient and community settings.
* To work collaboratively with the MDT, Clinical Leads and Dietetic Team and liaising with Acute Trusts where necessary.
* To work as a member of Multidisciplinary Teams across BNSSG to provide coordinated care to service users with a range of longer-term conditions.
* To provide leadership within the wider Multidisciplinary Team in the area of Mental Health Dietetics.
* To provide training opportunities for the Multidisciplinary Team in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics.
* To pursue and acquire knowledge and expertise for highly specialist clinical practice with the above client groups.
* To work closely with the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics, especially with regards to clinical governance, staffing, cover and service provision.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* Recognised degree level qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
* MSc or Post Graduate diploma level qualification in relevant clinical field or equivalent knowledge developed through evidenced experience
Experience and Knowledge
* Significant post registration experience in a wide range of clinical nutrition areas
* Evidence of working in specialist field of mental health
* Involvement in specialist group for relevant area
* Evidence of contribution of good practice and evidence-based for specialist area
* Delivers care and treatment based on research and evidence
* Experience of training others, especially student dietitians
* Experience of line management / supervision of junior staff
* Experience of clinical audit / research
* Published clinical audit / research
* Evidence of regional / national policy and practice development
* Use of nutritional analysis software
Skills and abilities
* Able to adapt in the role to changing priorities
* Ability to work well within a team and on own
* Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
* Experience of communication of complex information
* Experience of report writing and presenting
Other role requirements
* Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour that may be challenging at times
* Demonstrates an understanding of social and cultural issues and their relevance to mental health care
* Builds relationships with staff and service users based on compassion, dignity and respect
* Actively seeks feedback and evaluation
* Committed to delivering and improving patient care and experience
* Access to own transport and ability to drive
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.
Address
Callington Road Hospital
Marmalade Lane, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5BJ
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