About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for aLead Dietitian to join our Adult Learning Disability Team within the Tees Valley locality, covering a 12-month maternity leave.
This is a rewarding leadership role where you will make a meaningful difference to the nutritional care of people with a learning disability accessing community mental health services.
Working within a highly supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, person-centred dietetic assessment and interventions, tailored to individuals with complex needs. You will also work collaboratively with a fellow Lead Dietitian based in Durham to ensure coordinated, seamless service delivery across the locality.
About You
We are looking for a Registered Dietitian (HCPC) with substantial experience managing complex clinical caseloads including enteral feeding experience particularly withinmental health, learning disabilities and/or autism services
You will bring:
Strong knowledge of national drivers and NICE guidance around: Enteral feeding Oral nutrition support Treatment of Obesity Experience in service development, audit, research, and pathway development Confidence in delivering training to multidisciplinary teams and supporting student placements Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative working skills within MDT setting
Main duties of the job
You will:
Deliver comprehensive dietetic assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs Provide specialist clinical leadership to Band 5 and Band 6 dietitians Deliver clinical supervision for Band 6 staff Work collaboratively with the wider MDT to ensure person-centred, evidence-based care Lead and contribute to service development, audit, research, and pathway improvement initiatives Deliver education and training to MDT colleagues and support student placements Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, and professional practice About the Team
Our Dietetic Service is proud to be the largest and most established specialist Mental Health and Learning Disability dietetic team in the UK, with strong links to the British Dietetic Association.
We provide specialist input across:
Adult Eating Disorders Adult Mental Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services including Eating Disorders Learning Disabilities Secure Inpatient Services You will be supported by an experienced network of Lead Dietitians, Clinical Specialists, and our Professional Head of Dietetics, in a service that is committed to innovation, quality improvement, and equity of access.
Values and Behaviours
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
A person-centred and compassionate approach A commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities A proactive, improvement-focused mindset
About us
Our service offers a unique and supportive environment where innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence are central to our work.
We provide:
A strong culture of peer support and shared learning Opportunities to contribute to service development and national workstreams A well-established supervision and governance framework Access to a wide professional network across specialist services How We Support You
We are committed to your development and wellbeing. We offer:
Regular specialty team meetings for peer learning and collaboration A robust clinical and management supervision structure Access to training and development to build confidence in complex clinical practice Active support for continued professional development (CPD) Benefits and Support
Structured clinical and management supervision Access to CPD, training, and peer support Opportunities to collaborate across a large, specialist dietetic workforce
Job description Job responsibilities
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visithttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience Essential
Pre-registration qualification in dietetics (relevant professional field) as recognised by HCPC) Registration with HCPC Evidence of post-registration Masters level learning Or in the absence of masters level learning o equivalent experience in relevant area. E.g. relevant level 7 courses, researcher role, quality improvement activity, leading service development, project management, strategic leadership, NICE involvement, service evaluation International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits Substantial clinical experience of complex dietetic delivery in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others
Desirable
Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria) Complex clinical risk assessment and application in practice Substantial knowledge of evidence- based practice in dietetics
Knowledge Essential
Significant experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism Significant understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities or autism
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address Flatts Lane Centre
Middlesbrough
TS6 0SZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)