This is a specialist dietitian post in the community eating disorder service, working with adults who present with differing eating disorder types. The work centres on nutritional assessment of referred patients, evidence-based dietary advice and training colleagues in measurement techniques, all within a multidisciplinary team. It is pitched at independent advanced practitioner level and covers complex clinical cases. Candidates need a dietetics degree and current HCPC registration.
What the job involves
- Be professionally and legally accountable for own dietetic management of patients, within the professional code of practice and Trust policies
- Carry out comprehensive, evidence-based assessments of referred community patients, including biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances
- Interpret assessment data using advanced reasoning skills
- Provide a dietetic service to a specialist and complex clinical area at independent advanced practitioner level
- Be assessed as competent in nutritional measurements and train others to carry them out (anthropometry, mid upper arm circumference, hand grip strength, growth charts, weight-for-height and BMI)
- Give evidence-based nutrition and dietary advice suited to patients' medical, social and cultural factors and their communication level, including that of carers
- Attend clinical meetings and communicate closely with the MDT and other agencies
Qualifications
- Degree in Dietetics or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- At least one year of Band 5 preceptorship, or equivalent post-registration experience and competence
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration as a dietitian
Experience
- Contribution to or leadership of a project, audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity, including defining objectives and evaluating impact
Skills & knowledge
- Sound knowledge of general dietetics and adult nutritional requirements
- Examples of assessment, care planning and managing clinical complexity
- Sensitive working with patients and carers
- Delivering training or presentations and supporting students or other learners
- Clear written and verbal communication and multidisciplinary decision-making
- Autonomous practice, recognising limitations and seeking support
Other
- Current, relevant CPD with evidence of reflective learning applied to practice
- Maintaining confidentiality, professional standards and relevant codes of practice
- Effective use of standard clinical, communication or office-based digital systems
- Prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and managing competing demands
- Self-motivation, responsibility, initiative and adapting to change or pressure
Nice to have
- Current membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Evidence of research, audit or project work
- Experience contributing to treatment protocols, clinical pathways or guidelines
- Relevant specialist CPD
- Knowledge of clinical and psychosocial issues in eating disorders
- Experience assessing or treating people with eating disorders
- Use of counselling, motivational or behaviour change approaches
What’s offered
- Career progression opportunities and tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and staff networking groups
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists apply)
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
