Adult Specialist Dietitian

Adult Specialist Dietitian Overview

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced Dietitian to join their team as the Lead Dietitian for Inpatient Mental Health Services. This role is crucial in promoting nutrition as a vital component of recovery and wellbeing for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized dietetic advice and training throughout mental health inpatient services within the Trust.
• Take a lead role in developing a Trust-wide Nutrition and Dietetic Service for mental health inpatient care.
• Collaborate with catering services to ensure that food provisions meet national guidelines and are suitable for patients.
• Conduct comprehensive dietetic assessments and interventions for individuals or groups with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Offer clinical supervision, support, and training to band 5 and 6 Dietitians and Dietetics students.
• Engage in policy and service development tasks as delegated.
• Work sensitively with individuals who may be experiencing severe distress and complex behavioral or emotional issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Degree or postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Significant post-registration experience, including training and presentation skills.
• Desirable experience working with patients with eating disorders in community or inpatient settings.
• Essential experience in mental health and learning disability clinical settings.
• Ability to provide supervision and support to other professionals.
• Strong understanding of national policies related to Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
• Proficient in a variety of dietetic interventions and knowledgeable about eating disorders and their consequences.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Must hold a valid driving license or have access to transport for travel across the Trust.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Participation in the NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Generous annual leave to ensure adequate rest and relaxation.
• Focus on career development opportunities to help employees achieve their professional goals.
• Access to a Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities.

This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary ranging from £49,387 to £56,515 per year. The role requires travel across multiple sites within Somerset, including Wellsprings Hospital in Taunton, Summerlands in Yeovil, and Broadway House in Bridgwater.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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