Job summary We are inviting applications for a Band 7 Dietitian, who's primary role will involve developing our Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) pathway. The role will include assessment, treatment, and the monitoring outcomes for this client group. Additional duties include supporting emergency admissions and tier 4 admissions that require dietetic management. You will be joining a busy CAMHS eating disorders team in Hampstead, with some travel to different sites. This is an exciting, new role with opportunities for the post-holder to design and develop the job. We would especially welcome applications from dietitians with skills that could be applicable to this client group, such as neurodiversity, but these are not essential. We are a friendly and innovative, eating disorder team working with young people and their families. Our multi-disciplinary team includes clinical/counselling psychology, nursing, dietetics, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and family therapy, all supported by a friendly admin team. This is an ideal opportunity for a dietitian with experience of working in eating disorders/ child and adolescent mental health, or paediatrics and who wishes to play a key role in service development. You will be joining a small team of specialist dietitians who are fully integrated into the multidisciplinary North Central London specialist eating disorder CAMHS. We can provide all the necessary supervision and support needed to develop the role. Main duties of the job Developing the ARFID pathways alongside the MDT ARFID mini team and wider eating disorder team. Providing nutritional assessment and management in line with family-based treatment and CBT for ARFID to children and young people with eating disorders. Developing and providing psychoeducation to families of ARFID patients. Providing consultation and supervision to the team as appropriate. Liaising with other specialist eating disorder services to share and develop ARFID knowledge and best practices. Working with tier 4 units, both eating disorder and general, and hospital colleagues to manage disordered eating. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information, please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-7004020 Job locations Royal Free London NHS Trust CAMHS eating disorder service, Queen Mary's House, 23 East Heath Street London NW3 1DU Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential BSc Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development Membership of BDA specialist group Desirable Further qualification in mental health e.g. Foundation level Systemic Practice Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide range of paediatric patients, including those with eating disorders such as ARFID and/or mental health diagnoses Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards and clinical audit Evidence of service development & contribution to change within the workplace, including Quality Improvement Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education Evidence of presentation of own research/project work Actively involved in teaching and challenging the multidisciplinary team Skills and aptitudes Essential Core skills in Dietetics, including knowledge of artificial nutrition support, anthropometry, meal planning and weight/growth management. Ability to implement motivational interviewing & behaviour change strategies Knowledge of recent developments in the profession Positive attitude to, and ability to cope well with change Good presentation and group work skills, including leading on group intervention Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriatel y Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential BSc Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development Membership of BDA specialist group Desirable Further qualification in mental health e.g. Foundation level Systemic Practice Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide range of paediatric patients, including those with eating disorders such as ARFID and/or mental health diagnoses Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working Awareness/experience of setting & maintaining clinical standards and clinical audit Evidence of service development & contribution to change within the workplace, including Quality Improvement Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education Evidence of presentation of own research/project work Actively involved in teaching and challenging the multidisciplinary team Skills and aptitudes Essential Core skills in Dietetics, including knowledge of artificial nutrition support, anthropometry, meal planning and weight/growth management. Ability to implement motivational interviewing & behaviour change strategies Knowledge of recent developments in the profession Positive attitude to, and ability to cope well with change Good presentation and group work skills, including leading on group intervention Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness & ability to negotiate Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals to an excellent standard as appropriate to the job role Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriatel y Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines 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). Additional information 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free London NHS Trust CAMHS eating disorder service, Queen Mary's House, 23 East Heath Street London NW3 1DU Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free London NHS Trust CAMHS eating disorder service, Queen Mary's House, 23 East Heath Street London NW3 1DU Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Free London NHS Trust, CAMHS eating disorder service, Queen Mary's House, 23 East Heath Street, NW3 1DU London, United Kingdom