Specialist Dietitian

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has risen for Band 6  Specialist Dietitian to join The Durham and Darlington Children's and Young Peoples (CYPS) Community Eating Disorder Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), with our partners in Acute Trusts, and other important stakeholders.

The aim of our Specialist Eating Disorders Team is to provide non-judgmental timely support for young people and their families who may require specialist support to recover from an eating disorder, so they can build confidence enabling them to live their lives.

The service also embraces a culture of service user participation.

There will be expectation to provide Dietetic support to the broader CAMHS teams that involves working with a number of complex presentations, in addition to eating disorders, including faltering growth, selective eating and weight management.

Wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.

This post provides an opportunity to work as part of a broader and supportive team of Dietitians working within a specialist mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Promotes and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all service user in the delivery of person-centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Undertakes complex dietetic assessments and develops complex dietary care plans e.g., identify and manage dietary intake for service users at risk of re-feeding syndrome.

Responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are always maintained and that care is delivered in accordance with Guidelines, Access and Waiting Time Standards, and the Trust’s Values and behaviours by all members of the team.

Assesses service user, including those with complex needs and develops, implements, and evaluates intervention plans as part of the MDT, with the involvement of young people and their families.

Provides updates and reports on service user progress at clinical meetings and makes recommendations to inform the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care as part of the MDT.

Maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role. Undertake relevant training (including statutory and mandatory training) and be responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.