Overview
We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
Role
We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic Dietitian to join our Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS) to cover maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right therapist to become a valued member of our vibrant multidisciplinary team.
You will carry a clinical caseload and also employ your knowledge and passions for dietetics to support the development of provision to address the needs of children and young people.
Responsibilities
As post holder your main duties will be to be responsible for the assessment of, and therapy with, the young person and their network; consultation and support within the wider multidisciplinary team in the inpatient unit and community setting and education for the staff group.
You will receive supervision operationally and from the ChYPS Lead Specialist Dietitian and gain additional support from the AHP Professional Lead within the wider ChYPS Services.
Benefits
* Regular professional and clinical supervision.
* The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations.
* Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities.
* A programme of AHP specific training.
Expectations
To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.
To ensure dietetic contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards working in collaboration with the wider MDT.
To provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians regarding provision of nutritional intervention for paediatric clients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) and the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client‑centred goals), prescription of dietary therapy and use of ACBS products where appropriate.
To support in the strategic development and evaluation of dietetics in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Dietitian and alongside wider system consideration and collaboration with parallel agencies.
Further Information
See attached Generic Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please liaise with Pratima Hurrymun – Service Manager on email: pratima.hurrymun@spft.org.uk.
Jo Squire on email: josquire@spft.org.uk.
Diversity
SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented.
Salary and Pay
Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
Safeguarding
SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.
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