About this role
Job summary
We are excited to go out to advert for a specialist eating disorder dietitian to join our countywide children's eating disorder service.
The postholder will be supported by our two clinical lead dietitians, and part of a welcoming broader MDT. This is a community position which will involve facilitating dietetic clinics, joining with other clinicians to conduct assessments, joining with paediatricians as part of their clinics, and joining therapists in appointments as required too.
Main duties of the job
To plan and deliver a high quality Nutrition and Dietetic service to this area and contribute to service development as required.
To work as a senior autonomous practitioner delivering a high quality dietetic service in Cornwall Foundation Trust.
To help to support and/or establish audit and robust evaluation of the dietetic service
To have a high level of knowledge, skills and experience in order to approach tasks with an open and understanding mind and deal with situations in a timely and empathic manner.
To be responsible for nutrition and dietetic participation in multi-professional teams and contribute to policy making as directed by the head of service.
To work as a key member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
To work as a key member of the Dietitians Mental Health Team within Cornwall Foundation Trust.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration as a Dietitian A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups. A wide range of post registration dietetic experience including delivery of services in the community and some experience of working in Mental health services Specialist Dietetic Training at Post graduate diploma level or relevant equivalent experience gained through substantial advanced clinical practice
Desirable
Advanced certificate in counselling skills or counselling experience Membership of the British Dietetic Association Mental Health Group. Working with people with mental illness and eating disorders.
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Demonstrate an understanding of mental illness and how this may impact on the nutritional and dietetic needs of an individual. An ability to evaluate and report on complex data Able to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully.
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.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Applicant Preference - bases for mileage are in Truro, Newquay or Liskeard - service is countywide
Applicant Preference
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)