About this role
Job summary Being a Dietitian is so much more than just knowing what foods to eat, it's creating a nutritional bespoke plan that gives some of the most vulnerable people the energy and determination to build a brighter future. Feel valued and supported when you join the team as a Dietitian, working 37.5 hours at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8 up to 18 years. With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan. As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service...
Main duties of the job As a Dietitian at Elysium Healthcare, you will work within a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service at Rhodes Wood Hospital, Hertfordshire. Your role involves managing complex caseloads, conducting thorough assessments, and creating tailored nutritional plans for children and young people aged 8 to 18 years with eating disorders. You will perform pre-admission screenings, provide one-on-one nutrition counseling, lead the Nourish to Flourish psychoeducation group, and offer family support sessions. Liaising with the catering department, you will ensure dietary strategies are properly implemented. Additionally, you are expected to offer feedback during multidisciplinary team meetings and participate in the development of treatment plans. The role provides significant training opportunities for career progression. You must be HCPC registered with a BSc or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics and possess relevant post-qualification experience, particularly in an inpatient setting.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider, employing over 8,000 individuals across more than 90 services in England and Wales, specializing in areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive care through a unique approach, with a focus on the holistic well-being of service users. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare benefits from a global network that spans 10 countries and encompasses over 86,000 employees worldwide. They prioritize inclusive recruitment, complying with safer recruitment standards, and require employees to promote the welfare of service users actively. Committed to delivering exceptional care, Elysium Healthcare ensures that employees have access to a range of benefits and career development opportunities, striving to create an environment that supports both their service users and their professional team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Being a Dietitian is so much more than just knowing what foods to eat, it's creating a nutritional bespoke plan that gives some of the most vulnerable people the energy and determination to build a brighter future.
Feel valued and supported when you join the team as a Dietitian, working 37.5 hours at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8 up to 18 years.
With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan.
As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service, offering assessment, formulation and treatment to people and their families/carers. You will act as a key link between the nursing team, the catering department, leading on the management of the dining room and nutrition support strategies on the unit.
A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.
As a Dietitian you will be:
Assessing service users’ weight and advise regarding, weight, calories, and special meal plans Working as an autonomous dietetic practitioner to carry a complex inpatient and outpatient caseload, using evidence-based and people-focused principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in service users. Conducting pre-admission screenings for new referrals while laying out the plan for future interventions Liaising with the hospital’s catering department and ensure that the menu is reviewed regularly, the allergen list, portioning sizes and special menus are up to date Supporting in the development and co-facilitation of any group or activity and staff training Providing a weekly progress review and feedback to the multi-disciplinary team in ward rounds Carrying out one to one nutrition counselling sessions to determine: eating behaviours, beliefs and attitudes about food and health, rationale for food choices, factors affecting eating behaviour and nutrition status. These sessions will also be used for exploring stage of change and to explore ambivalence and barriers to behaviour change. Delivering the Nourish to Flourish psychoeducation group, which is set up to help patients understand their eating disorders and critically explore their beliefs about food and bodies. Carrying out one to one family support, helping families understand the complex relationship between food and health, as well as strategies for supporting the patient to eat at home. To be successful in this role, you will have:
HCPC registered BSc in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics Post qualification training Post-qualifying experience of working with people with eating disorders ideally in an inpatient settling. Knowledge and understanding of Eating Disorders in children and young people and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers To ensure knowledge and skills are maintained at a high level of professional competence Where you will be working
Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN
You will be working at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 8-18 years.
Situated in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. All children and young people have their own en-suite bedrooms. The services emphasise not only the mental wellbeing of young people but also their educational, emotional and physical needs.
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 £32,000 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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 90 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
HCPC registered, BSc in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics, Post qualification training, Post-qualifying experience in eating disorders in an inpatient setting, Knowledge of Eating Disorders in children and young people.
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
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)