Are you a Dietitian? We have a unique opportunity to be part of a new pathway to support young people with eating disorders and disordered eating within inpatient CAMHS in Dorset.
Pebble Lodge is a 10-bed that provides inpatient care for young people whose care needs are best met in a hospital setting.
You will undertake comprehensive dietetic assessment, co-creating individualised, evidence based dietetic care plans for the young people. ensuring the care plan is communicated using appropriate language and terminology to the young person, their family/carers as well as the staff team. You will be working closely with passionate eating disorders professionals and the inpatient multidisciplinary team to deliver the best outcomes for this patient group.
This is a part time post of 7.5 hours per week based at Pebble Lodge, Alumhurst Road.
For more information please contact Claire Ozmond, CAMHS Inpatient Service Manager atclaire.ozmond@nhs.netor on 07557158586.
Utilise highly developed communication and teaching skills to support nutrition counselling for a very complex client group.
Ability to manage appropriately, distressing situations involving treatment of very unwell patients. This may result in exposure to complex situations and distressed relatives.
Lead nutritional education, training and health promotion within the service, by developing appropriate resources for clients and acting as a nutritional expert.
Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 14 May 2025