Job summaryWe are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic, ambitious and motivated dietician. As a qualified dietician, you will provide high quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care to young people and their families referred to the Tri-borough CAMHS Eating Disorder ServiceThe successful candidate will be responsible for offering intensive, individualised dietetic support to young people and their families, and will provide multidisciplinary assessments and interventions to young people in their homes, on the paediatric wards and other community contexts;They will be required to work patiently and supportively with young people and their families to recover from the challenges presented by eating disorders. There will be opportunities for joint work with multi-disciplinary colleagues both within the team and in broader services.The successful candidate will work alongside our senior specialist Eating Disorders Dietician and be part of the flourishing Physical Health Allied Health Professions (AHP) Team. They will work independently and hold their caseload. They will receive clinical support from our senior specialist ED Dietician and will be expected to attend regular clinical supervision. There will also be opportunities for appraisal, involvement in quality improvement projects and training.Main duties of the jobDuties Providing evidence-based Dietetic service for CAMHS Eating Disorders team with particular caseloads in the Intensive Community Treatment Pathway.Provide high standard screening, assessment, formulation and treatment plan, for new referrals. Setting up appropriate and comprehensive co-produced care plans to support the client and their family through their recovery.To develop and implement meal plans and provide advice to young people and parents/carers on risks of eating disorders, a variety of dietetic needs and a range of mental health conditions.Work compassionately with young people and their parents/ carers to achieve recovery from eating disorders.To Undertake complex dietetic assessments and develop complex dietary intervention plans e.g. formulating enteral feeding regimes for service users at risk of re-feeding syndrome.To take responsibility for ensuring that the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users and their carers are maintained at all times and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice by all members of the team.About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.The link below will also provide useful information.Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services staff share their stories of working for the NHS. (youtube.com)Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialB.Sc. (hons.) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in DieteticsMembership of HCPC Evidence of ongoing CPD Knowledge of Dietetics relevant to post.Specialist Dietetic training in Eating disordersCurrent registration with HCPCDesirableMember of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group.BDA Clinical Supervisory Skills course.British Dietetic Association accredited course(s) in eating disorders (or willing to undertake within agreed timescale)Training in CBT-E techniques used in Eating DisordersExperienceEssentialExperience in Dietetics including experience of working with service users with mental health problem.Previous experience of working in CAMHS.Evidence of ongoing CPD and awareness of current developments Commitment to evidence-basedDesirableExperience working in CAMHS/ Eating disorder servicesPrevious experience of working with CBT-E techniques.Significant experience of working in a variety of settings and with a variety of patientsExperience of delivering training programmesKnowledge & SkillsEssentialNational guidance and key standards in own specialist areaHealth and Safety legislation and its application in practiceMental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice.Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.Clinical Governance and its application in practice.Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situationWork collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary teamManage own caseload and prioritise effectivelyMotivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.Safeguarding and its application in practiceUnderstanding of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgroundsCommunicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situationGood observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writingRecord keeping and report writingAbility to relate therapeutically to the needs of the service user group.DesirableResearch and development methodologyEvidence based practice in mental health or learning disabilities and knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (within an agreed timescale)Understanding of some of main theories around development and maintenance in Eating Disorder's (Over evaluation of shape and weight and effects of starvation upon brain etc.)Software packages e.g. Diet plan (within agreed timescaleAbility to lead therapy group sessions (within agreed timescalesDelegate tasks appropriately Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practicePersonal QualitiesEssentialAble to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstancesAble to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a teamAble to use own initiative and make decisions independently as appropriate to the bandCommitted to continual quality and service improvementCommitted to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilitiesCommitted to promoting a positive image of the Dietetic Service.Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development.Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and accept and respond positively to feedback from supervisionOther requirementsEssentialAbility to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressEating Disorder - CAMHS and Developmental ServicesArm strong Way, Trust Head Quarters (work across 3-boroughs)LS CAMHS Tri BoroughUB2 4SAEmployer's websitehttps://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)