Registered DietitianNHS

Job summary

Are you interested in a career in the field of Secure Inpatient Service dietetics? We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our team of Dietitians working within a specialist mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting post provides an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Secure Inpatient Service and includes working with patients with mental health problems, earning Disabilities and Autism in an inpatient setting. Previous mental health experience is desirable but not essential as we can help develop your knowledge and skills, provide training, and support your progression, in this specialist field of dietetics.

Our Dietetic team is the largest mental health, learning disability and autism team in the UK, with strong links to the British Dietetic Association. We have dietetic services in Adult Eating Disorders, Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Services for Older People and Secure Inpatient Services. We are supported by our Professional Head of Dietetics and large group of experienced Lead Dietitians and Clinical Specialists. Further support for the post will be provided through regular clinical supervision; attendance at Speciality Group Meetings and Dietetic learning Networks; our Preceptorship Programme: and the Band 5 Peer Support Network.

Main duties of the job

This post has a strong emphasis on the management of Obesity, Obesity related comorbidities, Disordered eating, Refeeding syndrome. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training.

Job description

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main responsibilities will include completing clinical work independently and as part of an MDT, with a strong focus on Obesity, Obesity related comorbidities, Disordered eating, Refeeding syndrome. Ensuring working within 4 pillars of practice with opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.