Band 6 Dietitian (Mental Health & CAMHS)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Dietitian (Mental Health & CAMHS) to join our busy Mental Health Dietetics Service based at North Essex. Our friendly and growing team is ready to welcome new members who share our passion for improving access and quality of care for people with Mental Health conditions in MH inpatient units, community settings & CAMHS. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week and flexible working can be agreed.

Candidates looking for Band 5 developmental positions will also be considered. The post holder will take a clinical role in the Mental Health Dietetics team within the EPUT MH Services and will work as a dietetic practitioner within uni-professional and multi-professional team environments with regular supervision. They will be part of an integrated team of therapists to provide specialist assessment and management of dietetic care, working with MDT colleagues to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care. There will be opportunities to provide leadership and supervision to junior staff and students.

The post holder will be required to travel around to other Trust sites and to the community. They will deliver an age-inclusive service for adults of working age and older adults in mental health services, CAMHS and will provide interventions in accordance with the Trust Eating Disorder Pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nutritional/dietetic advice, treatment and support to service users, taking into account mental, psychological, emotional and physical needs.
• Plan and deliver treatment on your own caseload under supervision of senior specialist dietitians.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and act as a source of expertise on dietetic/nutritional management for service users, carers and other health care professionals in various settings (Trust premises and community).
• Participate in peer group supervision, support the training and supervision of colleagues and students, and potentially lead clinical audits or undertake research.
• Supervise or manage Students, Basic grade dietitians and dietetics assistants within your professional group and team locality as required, in line with Trust HR processes.
• Collaborate with partner organisations, service users, carers and clinicians to deliver a 7-day-a-week, 24/7 service where appropriate (shifts as required).

Requirements and Working Arrangements

• Display behaviours aligned with the Trust values and the NHS Constitution.
• Professional references covering the last three years of employment history are required; personal or character references are not accepted.
• As a new employee, you are responsible for the cost of your initial DBS check (deducted from first salary).
• Travel between Trust sites and community settings as part of the role.
• We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; applications from people with experience of using mental health services are welcomed. We encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Additional information

• If you require this application form in another format (e.g., Braille or audio), contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [email protected] to arrange alternatives.
• The Trust may expire vacancies prior to the closing date; applicants should check email regularly as advised.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; robust safer recruitment processes apply.
• Important safety notice: Health and Social Care Act regulations require vaccination for COVID-19 where applicable unless exempt. This is a requirement of the role and part of pre-employment checks.

Our Trust cares for more than 100,000 patients across community health, mental health and learning disability services in Essex and parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk. We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities and are committed to flexible working.