About this role
Job summary Elysium Healthcare is seeking a temporary Dietetic Assistant for the Middlewood Clinic in Midhurst, West Sussex. This role is suited for recent graduates or those with experience as Dietetic Assistants, especially within CAMHS or eating disorder services. The position involves supporting vulnerable individuals suffering from various eating disorders, requiring teamwork under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. The clinic emphasizes teamwork and continuous professional development (CPD), offering ample training opportunities and an attractive benefits package to support your wellbeing and growth within the organization. The role involves collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team in a well-equipped facility with various communal and therapeutic spaces.
Main duties of the job Are you a Dietetic Graduate or Dietetic Assistant looking to give your career the best start? If so, this might be for you. Join the team at Middlewood Clinic and enjoy a rewarding career as a Dietetic Assistant, where you will provide care to vulnerable individuals in society. As you work 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, you will join a team providing specialist eating disorder care in Midhurst, West Sussex. Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, you will handle day-to-day duties, therapeutic interventions, nutritional data monitoring, and more, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD.
About us Elysium Healthcare is an organization with over 8,000 employees, delivering care across more than 90 services in England and Wales. Focused on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, the company promises growth and movement opportunities. Part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium's global network spans 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people. The organization commits to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users, being a Disability Confident employer. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment, and appointments are subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a Dietetic Graduate or Dietetic Assitant looking to give your career the best start? If so, this might be for you. Join the team at Middlewood Clinic and enjoy a rewarding career as a Dietetic Assistant, where you will provide care to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As you work 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, you will join a team that provides specialist eating disorders care and support to people in Midhurst, West Sussex.
You will work under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian, which will see you take responsibility for supporting the day-to-day duties, including providing support for therapeutic interventions, collecting and monitoring baseline nutritional data and reviewing the young persons' nutritional needs.
As a Dietetic Assistant, you will participate in the preparation and updating of information and resources for individuals and groups, which will see you review young peoples compliance with nutritional advice, dietary preference and intake and provide reports on their progression.
You will be a part of an environment where there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.
Other responsibilities:
Assist and participate in the planning and facilitation of a range of training sessions and group work Collect data for audit or research purposes and record information accurately Promote healthy eating to young people within a nutrition education framework Ensure appropriate documentation is in place for a safe discharge, including appropriate follow-up To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Experience of working within a CAMHS and/or eating disorder service The NCFE CACHE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services OR The NCFE CACHE level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Associate member of the British Dietetic Association Demonstrate basic understanding of nutrition and dietetics as it relates to eating disorders An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities Theoretical knowledge of Eating Disorders Where you will be working:
Location: Little Ashfield, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP
Middlewood Clinic provide care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and atypical Eating Disorders. Our approach will be to restore a healthy body weight and address psychological problems during treatment.
The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Middlewood Clinic will be made up of the Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker.
The hospital will have 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms and a variety of communal and recreational spaces including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area and a lovely cottage style garden.
What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £25,058 A £1,200 location allowance The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience working within a CAMHS and/or eating disorder service. The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services or the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support. Associate member of the British Dietetic Association. Demonstrated understanding of nutrition and dietetics related to eating disorders. Awareness of the needs and challenges of individuals with mental health issues or other disabilities. Theoretical knowledge of Eating Disorders.
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.
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Midhurst, West Sussex
GU29 9JP
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)