Clinical Specialist Dietician - Eating Disorders

We have a permanentopportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Dietitian which will sit withinthe Worcestershire Adult Eating Disorders Team. The role will oversee andsupervise junior dietitians and establishing pathways of care trust wide acrossthe eating disorder teams. The positionis , hours a week. We are seeking a highlymotivated, skilled, and registered dietitian who has experience of workingwithin eating disorders. The postholder will clinically manage the dieteticaspect of the service, ensuring the service continues to meet national targets. The service is a countywidesmall outpatient therapy service eating disorder service that provides clinicalmanagement and treatment for patients with eating disorders. The team hasrecently expanded as part of the community transformation project acrossHerefordshire and Worcestershire so you will be joining a well-established andsupportive team., Thesuccessful candidate will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teamto support our client group through their treatment within our service. Professionaldevelopment is encouraged; there are strong links with local and regional CPDand training networks, with regular trainees on specialist placements. Thepost holder will be based in Worcestershire, however, is expected that the rolewill support the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Adult Eating Disorder andChild Eating Disorder services in supervising junior members of staff andestablishing pathways of care. It is essential that applicants can meet thetravel requirement for the post., To workas part of the Eating Disorders Team and, through this, contribute to thedevelopment of appropriate outcome measures and care pathways, includingnutrition support initiatives within Worcestershire.

• Complex understanding of physiology, development and the physical and nutritional risks associated with this high-risk population (, 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, 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 Diploma in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders or equivalent
• Psychotherapy qualification 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
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and / or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking 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 valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
• What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities