About this role
Job summary
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
This role delivers a specialist child and adolescent mental health dietetic service within CPFT, supporting patients across eating disorder pathways and inpatient units. The post holder will manage a complex caseload, providing assessment, diagnosis, and tailored nutritional treatment while maintaining high standards of care, accurate records, and professional accountability.
The role contributes to service development and education, including training delivery, supervising staff and students, and supporting evidence-based practice. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, to help improve services, manage clinical risk, and provide expert guidance on mental health nutrition.
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Main duties of the job
1. To provide a specialist dietetic service to the Specialist Eating Disorders pathway(Beacon).
2. To provide a specialist dietetic service to the tertiary CAMH in patient units.
3. To nutritionally diagnose, give appropriate advice and formulate treatment plans when consulting with patients, relatives and carers, taking into account factors such as the clients presenting condition, past medical history, social considerations and medication
4. To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection.
5. To undertake systematic literature reviews and critically appraise the evidence identified and identify implications for practice
6. To ensure evidence based, auditable dietetic standards are in place across the team,developing and updating as necessary
7. To develop and update written resources, for example diet sheets and patient advice leaflets
8. To lead projects dealing with new ways of working in mental health, taking into account national and local initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and development
9. To act as a point of reference for dietetic colleagues and other health professionals with respect to mental health, giving advice, training and supporting their clinical practice
10. To liaise with other health professionals and managers on issues regarding service development and the clinical management of patients
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To deliver a specialist child and adolescent mental health role in the Nutrition and Dietetic Service in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust (CPFT). To work as a dietetic practitioner within uni-professional and multi-professional team environments with regular supervision To assess and treat a case load of patients in line with the Model and Process for Dietetic Consultations and maintain associated records. Deliver a high standard of dietetic care in specialist care settings To deliver education and training sessions related to Mental Health To supervise or monitor the work of students or other dietetic staff
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience at a senior level Nutritional support experience including tube feeding Multidisciplinary team working. Understanding of the nature of community care in the NHS and a strong desire to work in the community setting Experience in working with children and young people Experience working in mental health
Desirable
Experience of research and audit. Previous experience in mentoring and clinical supervision of dietetic colleagues Active participation in student training in previous post(s). Working at a strategic level with clinical units/GP partners, including Local Commissioning Groups, Medicines Management, ICS.
Education / Qualifications Essential
Qualification in dietetics recognised by the HCPC for registration as a dietitian working in the UK. Masters level qualification or equivalent work experience Strong CPD evidence in portfolio for ongoing maintenance of competencies
Desirable
Clinical supervision training Previous publications or presentations at local, national or international level. Recognised patient group education training Student Training course. Masters or equivalent in a therapeutic clinical area, eg Family Therapy Post graduate qualifications in paediatric dietetics Familiar with the FBT manualised model of working with young people and there families living with Eating Disorders
Skills and Abilities Essential
Higher skilled dietetic practitioner. Ability to advise on the manipulation of relevant medications within safe boundaries Organisational skills. Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences. Self starter - able to problem solve and take a strategic view. Ability to be innovative and take initiative. Can manage own time and workload, showing the ability to prioritise critical work.
Desirable
Record of project management experience and outcomes Previous use of Systm1 or equivalent IT system.
Knowledge and Understanding Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of safeguarding issues and interprets this accurately for all adults and children. Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development. Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others. Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ida Darwin Site
Fulbourn, Cambridge
CB21 5EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)