About this role
Job summary
Are you interested in working with adults with eating disorders in Oxfordshire? Then this could be the job for you!
We are looking for a Dietitian to join our community eating disorder service in Oxford.
This is a specialist role and the post holder would be expected to work with patients with differing eating disorder presentations.
If you have any questions about the role, please do contact us for a discussion.
Main duties of the job
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work for the dietetic management of patients in your care, working within the professional code of practice and Trust policies and procedures. Use evidence-based practice to undertake comprehensive assessments of community patients referred to the service including biochemical, anthropometrics, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances and to use advanced reasoning skills to interpret data. To provide a dietetic service to a specialist and complex clinical area using a high level of skills and knowledge at the level of an independent advanced practitioner. To be assessed as competent to undertake accurate measurements to assess nutritional status and train others to perform these measurements/calculations (anthropometry, mid upper arm circumference, hand grip strength, plotting growth charts, calculating weight for height/BMI). To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patient's medical, social and cultural factors which is evidence based and takes into account patient/carer communication level. Attend clinical meetings and communicate closely with the MDT and other agencies as required.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Dietetics and Registration Clinical Experience
Desirable
Eating Disorder Experience Relevant ED CPD
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Refeeding Guidance and MEED Guidelines Understanding of Clinical Nutrition
Desirable
Evidence of Research/Audit/Project Work
Aptitude Essential
Able to work with complex patients Computer Literacy Team working
Desirable
Reflective in Practice
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Warneford Hospital
Headington
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)