Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor a highly motivated, experiencedRegistered Dietitian to join our established Adult Eating Disorders Service in Durham Tees Valley.

This post provides an opportunity to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team in the Adult eating disorder service community team which works across Durham Tees Valley. The role will be based at Imperial Avenue, Norton, with opportunities to work alongside several dietitians and nutritionists across the area of adult eating disorders

The clinical aspect of this role covers the Teesside, Durham and Darlington locality. We provide full assessment of nutritional needs; provide input to formulation meetings and management of physical health. Involvement would also include supporting supervision and development of policies and procedures, highlighting the specialist dietetic knowledge that may be included.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the clinical duties the post holder will provide clinical supervision in the specialist field of Eating Disorders and will have the opportunity to participate in policy development, audit, research activities, pathway development, staff and student training. We have regular speciality team meetings to develop skills and peer support. We can provide training and support to engage with the complex needs of the patient group. We work closely with other health professionals colleagues and often deliver joint care work. We have a robust clinical and management supervision structure and support and promote continued professional training and development.

The successful post holder will also be part of the wider dietetic team within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, which is an established, dynamic team of Dietitians, Nutritionists, Associate Practitioners and Dietetic Assistants working in a number of clinical areas throughout Teesside, Darlington, County Durham, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We have several experienced Clinical Lead Dietitians in the areas of adult eating disorders, adult mental health, children and young people's eating disorders, learning disabilities, older people and forensics. We are have developed a high profile as a good quality dietetic service at both local and national levels and are the largest mental health and LD dietetic team in the UK. We have strong links with the Mental Health Specialist Group of the BDA.

About us

TEWV provides specialist care across Teesside, Darlington, County Durham, North Yorkshire and the Vale of York. Some of the benefits for staff working in the Trust include :

• Travel : Free parking, car sharing scheme (via Lift Share), Business Car Lease Scheme, Non Business Use Car Lease Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing : Access to Trust gyms, rapid access to an independent counselling service, rapid access to physiotherapy, Occupational Health Services, free flu vaccinations at / near your place of work, dedicated Employee Support Service, Mindfulness Training, access to the Employee Psychology Service and Staff Retreats.
• Rewarding Employment Practices : Staff Compact, career development, Quality Improvement Systems (QIS), ability to purchase additional annual leave, career breaks, flexible working, Investors in People, childcare vouchers, nursery provision, pre-retirement provision, retirement gift, access to canteens and coffee shops, access to the Chaplaincy Service, staff surveys / experience, staff awards, long service recognition award and gift, Christmas savings club, staff lottery and access to Health Service Discounts.
• Relocation : We are able to offer support with relocation costs up to £8,000 if you are moving into the area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian with substantial clinical experience in dietetics, and a keen interest in development and knowledge of the national drivers for Eating Disorders.

Candidates should hold a in a health-related subject or demonstrate a commitment to complete this within an agreed timescale. They should have excellent communication and IT skills. Regular clinical and managerial supervision will be provided and there will be a strong emphasis on Continued Professional Development and specialist training.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Knowledge

Essential