Eating Disorders Dietitian in Hereford

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Eating Disorders Team in Herefordshire. The position is permanent and is 0.4 WTE, 15 hours a week. We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, registered dietician who has either an interest and/or experience of working with eating disorders and/or mental health. The successful applicant will work within a well‑established multi‑disciplinary team offering specialist support for people living with eating disorders. The service is a small countywide eating disorder outpatient service that provides clinical management and psychological work for patients with eating disorders. The post holder will be based in Hereford, and applicants must be able to meet the travel requirement for the post. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are offered, with training opportunities and supervision provided.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust runs community hospitals and health services across Worcestershire and provides mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We are committed to 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

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for designated caseload, working within an evidenced‑based dietary intervention plan and care programme approach.
• Undertakes dietetic assessments and manages nutrition risk effectively.
• Works with patients to identify dietetic goals as part of the overall multidisciplinary team plan.
• Develops and implements individual and/or group dietetic interventions, in collaboration with the patients and MDT to reach therapeutic goals.
• Engages patients in dietetic‑related tasks, encouraging them compassionately to achieve their identified goals.
• Monitors and evaluates dietetic treatment, measuring progress and modifying the intervention plan to ensure effectiveness.
• Provides reports on patient progress at clinical meetings and participates in clinical decision‑making as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides advice, education, and training to patients, carers, and other healthcare staff involved in patient care.
• Works within HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Standards, accountable for own professional practice, including work delegated to others.
• Works within occupational policies, procedures and protocols, using discretion as appropriate.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision.
• Recognises own limitations and seeks advice and guidance from more experienced colleagues.

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in Dietetics
• Evidence of postgraduate qualification training or courses in a relevant area
• HCPC registration
• Understanding that original certificates will be required for verification of qualifications at the point of offer.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Eating Disorders qualification (e.g. Diploma in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders or equivalent)
• Psychotherapy qualification (e.g. basic certificate in counselling)

Essential Experience:

• Prior experience of working in nutritional support
• 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

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working in mental health settings/eating disorders knowledge
• Evidence of contribution to development of dietetic input within services.
• An interest in eating disorders and how to work with ambivalence using dietetic knowledge.

Essential Knowledge:

• Up‑to‑date clinical knowledge of the nutritional management of a wide variety of clinical conditions based on current best practice.
• Good knowledge of national policies and procedures relating to nutrition and dietetics.
• Good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of the nutritional risk associated with the management of eating disorders.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour and role‑model good behaviour.
• Positive attitude and ability to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and support others.
• Clear and effective communication in English, verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively in situations with multiple barriers to understanding and expression.
• Excellent motivational, persuasive and inspirational skills for service users with debilitating mental illness.
• Ability to react to changing demands within the team dynamically.
• Ability to meet deadlines and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Good record‑keeping.
• Acknowledgement of own limitations and reflection on personal performance as part of supervisory processes.

Desirable Skills & Abilities:

• Supervisory leadership skills.
• Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Recruitment Information:

• Pay scheme: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata.
• Band 6.
• Permanent contract, part‑time, 15 hours a week.
• Reference number: C9798‑1972.
• Job location: 27a St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2JB.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. We provide flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, support you to thrive, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.