About this role
Job summary
The Band 6 Mental Health Inpatient Dietitian will provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment and nutritional support to adults admitted to Older Adult wards and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) within Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will manage a complex caseload, deliver evidence-based nutritional interventions, support the management of malnutrition and obesity, contribute to physical health improvement, and promote recovery for people with severe mental illness. The role will also lead on nutrition screening, staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and service development to enhance patient outcomes and ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment and nutritional support for adults admitted to Older Adult and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services. They will independently manage a complex caseload, undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop and review individualised care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve patients' physical health and nutritional outcomes. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the Dietitian will support nutrition screening, weight management, oral nutritional support, discharge planning, and referrals to specialist services where required. The post holder will also deliver staff training, contribute to quality improvement and service development projects, supervise junior staff and students, and ensure accurate clinical documentation and audit in line with professional and Trust standards.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a specialist dietetic service to adults receiving care within Older Adult and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) inpatient services, delivering evidence-based nutritional assessment, treatment and ongoing management for individuals with complex mental and physical health needs. The role includes independently managing a complex caseload, developing and reviewing person-centred nutrition care plans, monitoring outcomes, and providing specialist advice to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
The Dietitian will work collaboratively with ward teams to improve nutrition screening, oral nutritional support, weight management and the management of long-term physical health conditions associated with severe mental illness. The post holder will contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, discharge planning and onward referrals to community and specialist services to ensure continuity of care.
The role also includes delivering nutrition education and training for clinical staff, developing patient information resources, supporting nutrition-related audits, and leading or contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes. The post holder will supervise junior staff and students, maintain accurate clinical records, participate in clinical audit and research activities, and ensure practice is delivered in accordance with HCPC standards, British Dietetic Association guidance, and Trust policies.
Person Specification
Interview Essential
UK Registered with Health Professional Council Member of the British Dietetic Association Post graduate professional practice in Dietetics
Desirable
Experience of working within the community setting Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
Application form and interview Essential
BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent UK registered with Health Professional Council Evidence of the dietetic management of a wide range of complex clinical conditions including weight management and diabetes Demonstrated ability to work autonomously Knowledge of national policies and guidelines in the area of Weight management, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Understanding of Obesity including the associated physical and mental health risks
Desirable
Post-qualification training relevant to working with people living with Learning Disabilities and/ or Obesity. Experience of working in a community setting Experience of working with people with obesity and/or Learning Disabilities or in a similar setting Experience of developing protocols and evaluation Experience of providing support to junior Dietetic staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health
275 Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)