Job summary We have a permanent opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Dietitian which will sit within the Worcestershire Adult Eating Disorders Team. The role will oversee and supervise junior dietitians and establishing pathways of care trust wide across the eating disorder teams. The position is 0.7wte, 26.25 hours a week. We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and registered dietitian who has experience of working within eating disorders. The postholder will clinically manage the dietetic aspect of the service, ensuring the service continues to meet national targets. The service is a countywide small outpatient therapy service eating disorder service that provides clinical management and treatment for patients with eating disorders. The team has recently expanded as part of the community transformation project across Herefordshire and Worcestershire so you will be joining a well-established and supportive team. The successful post holder will work to the attached job description. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support our client group through their treatment within our service. Professional development is encouraged; there are strong links with local and regional CPD and training networks, with regular trainees on specialist placements. The post holder will be based in Worcestershire, however, is expected that the role will support the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Adult Eating Disorder and Child Eating Disorder services in supervising junior members of staff and establishing pathways of care. It is essential that applicants can meet the travel requirement for the post. Informal chat invitation We believe the best way to find out if a role is right for you is to have an informal chat with our Recruiting Manager. Please contact: Beckie Higgins, Clinical Lead, Worcestershire Eating Disorders Service. 01527 488840 About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9798-0896 Job locations Hillcrest, Alexandra Hospital Quinney's Lane Redditch B98 7WG Studdert Kennedy House Spring Gardens Worcester WR1 2AE Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of the Eating Disorders Team and, through this, contribute to the development of appropriate outcome measures and care pathways, including nutrition support initiatives within Worcestershire. To be part of the leadership team within the service and will support the clinical lead with service development; this post includes a supervisory role to junior dietitians working in eating disorder services across the trust. To manage a clinical caseload providing a comprehensive and effective dietetic service, using advanced/highly specialist knowledge and skills. To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team. For full detail of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of the Eating Disorders Team and, through this, contribute to the development of appropriate outcome measures and care pathways, including nutrition support initiatives within Worcestershire. To be part of the leadership team within the service and will support the clinical lead with service development; this post includes a supervisory role to junior dietitians working in eating disorder services across the trust. To manage a clinical caseload providing a comprehensive and effective dietetic service, using advanced/highly specialist knowledge and skills. To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team. For full detail of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Complex understanding of physiology, development and the physical and nutritional risks associated with this high-risk population (e.g., refeeding syndrome) in order to make sound professional judgements following risk assessment, analysis and interpretation of treatment options Aware of and confident to advise on the use of nutritional products Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Skills & Abilities Essential Role modelling good behaviour Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree in dietetics supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to masters equivalent HCPC registration I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Desirable Eating Disorders qualification e.g. Diploma in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders or equivalent Psychotherapy qualification e.g. basic certificate in counselling Experience Essential Significant recent clinical dietetic experience including relevant training and experience within eating disorders and able to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs. Evidence of CPD in a range of clinical settings relevant to this post. Experience of working as an integral member of the MDT Experience of working with change behaviour techniques Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Contribution to audit and research Experience of delivering malnutrition screening training to staff Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions Demonstrates leadership skills Demonstrates specialist clinical knowledge and skills related to working with patients who have eating disorders, particularly patients with complex co-morbid needs Has knowledge of all forms of nutritional support Evidence of evaluation and audit skills Clear understanding of quality governance Risk management Staff development Clinical supervision Management supervision Experience of teaching/training Desirable Experience of managing HR issues Person Specification Knowledge Essential Complex understanding of physiology, development and the physical and nutritional risks associated with this high-risk population (e.g., refeeding syndrome) in order to make sound professional judgements following risk assessment, analysis and interpretation of treatment options Aware of and confident to advise on the use of nutritional products Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Skills & Abilities Essential Role modelling good behaviour Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree in dietetics supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to masters equivalent HCPC registration I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Desirable Eating Disorders qualification e.g. Diploma in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders or equivalent Psychotherapy qualification e.g. basic certificate in counselling Experience Essential Significant recent clinical dietetic experience including relevant training and experience within eating disorders and able to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs. Evidence of CPD in a range of clinical settings relevant to this post. Experience of working as an integral member of the MDT Experience of working with change behaviour techniques Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Contribution to audit and research Experience of delivering malnutrition screening training to staff Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions Demonstrates leadership skills Demonstrates specialist clinical knowledge and skills related to working with patients who have eating disorders, particularly patients with complex co-morbid needs Has knowledge of all forms of nutritional support Evidence of evaluation and audit skills Clear understanding of quality governance Risk management Staff development Clinical supervision Management supervision Experience of teaching/training Desirable Experience of managing HR issues 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Hillcrest, Alexandra Hospital Quinney's Lane Redditch B98 7WG Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)