Dietetic Assistant @ Elysium Healthcare

Job summary

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 Bere 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, you will join a team that provides specialist eating disorder care and support to children and young people in Waterlooville. 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Dietetic Assistant at Elysium Healthcare involves providing care to vulnerable individuals, especially in the area of eating disorder support for children and young people. Working a 37.5-hour week, the position requires close collaboration with a Registered Dietitian and focuses on daily duties such as supporting therapeutic interventions, monitoring nutritional data, and reviewing nutritional needs. The role also involves preparing and updating resources, promoting healthy eating, and ensuring safe discharge documentation.

Ideal candidates will have experience in CAMHS or eating disorder service and possess qualifications such as the NCFE CACHE level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services or level 3 Diploma, along with being an associate member of the British Dietetic Association. The position offers opportunities for professional development and access to comprehensive benefits.

About us

Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people across more than 80 services in England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children & Education. It's a part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates globally in 10 countries with 86,000 employees. Elysium offers a unique approach to care delivery and aims to support career growth and development within its workforce. The organisation promotes a strong teamwork environment, as well as consistent access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD), ensuring that employees have the resources and opportunities to advance their careers while providing high-standard care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Bere Clinic and enjoy a rewarding career as a Dietetic Assistant, where you will provide care to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

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: Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8QT

Bere Clinic is a 12 bed Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) to support young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders.

With an onsite school providing educational services while the young people are in our care and full multidisciplinary team, it’s a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future.

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 £25,565
• 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 and free parking

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 80 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 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.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Waterlooville

PO8 8QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)