About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead Dietitian to join our Children & Young People's Eating Disorders Service (CYPEDS), working alongside our existing Clinical Lead Dietitian, collectively supporting the community across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We are a close-knit, supportive and containing team who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We warmly welcome applicants who share our values and are motivated to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
To work as a fully integrated member of the multi-disciplinary Children and Young people's Eating Disorders Service (community).
To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals in the specialist area of Eating Disorders Dietetic Service.
To lead a small dietetic team in this service.
To lead and contribute to policy development on matters relating to service development for the Eating Disorders Dietetic Service.
To develop appropriate resources within this specialist area of dietetic practice.
To help to establish Research and Development and a robust Audit review of service within this specialist area of dietetics.
To be part of an assessment team, providing appropriate dietetic assessment and support within this.
To offer dietetic reviews for children and young people on the caseload as required.
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 4,000 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 13 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
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian A teaching qualification or significant experience of teaching groups. Post graduate qualification at masters level (or awaiting confirmation of their final grade) or relevant equivalent experience gained through substantial advanced clinical practice
Desirable
Counselling skills Advanced communication skills course e.g. CBT
Knowledge and abilities Essential
A wide range of post registration dietetic experience including significant experience of delivering dietetic services for people with eating disorders. Experience in leading all or part of a service.
Desirable
Experience of managing a service.
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 Newquay Integrated Health Hub / 6a Heathlands, Liskeard / Truro Health Park (applicant preference)
To be confirmed
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)