Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist dietitian with experience and passion to work with eating disorders, to join the large and expanding Northants Eating Disorder Service (NEDS). NEDS is a passionate and energetic countywide psychology-led service. The team (over 26 WTE) currently comprises a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical & Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists (RMN), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Specialist Dietitians, Occupational Therapist, Support Workers (including Peer Support Workers), Arts Therapists, and Assistant Psychologists.
NEDS is a well-established service, evolving over the past 30 years and pioneering community-based approaches to treatment and support. We offer evidence-based treatment for the full spectrum of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and OSFED. Our services range from outpatient individual and group treatments for mild to moderate cases of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder to intervention and case management for severe Anorexia Nervosa. Clinicians work with individuals in the community and coordinate referrals to Out of Area inpatient admissions to Specialist Eating Disorder Units (SEDU) when needed.
Main duties of the job
1. To promote delivery of effective healthcare within the organisation
2. To demonstrate effective leadership and communication
3. Continuing education, professional and personal development
4. Undertake the Trust's corporate and local induction, and maintain learning and compliance with training requirements
5. Participate in clinical supervision and appraisals; supervise junior staff
6. Conduct teaching and consultation with other health and care staff
7. Promote clinical governance, risk reduction, audit, research, and evidence-based practice
8. Demonstrate the Trust's values in all work activities
9. Manage resources responsibly and efficiently
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in hospital and community settings. We focus on accessible, person-centered care, including services at home, work, or in schools. We also serve prisons and detention centers in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT fosters a culture of learning to improve care and safety through opportunity, innovation, development, and growth.
Details
Date posted: 23 July 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 270-TF897-MH-B
Location: Newland House, Victoria Street, Northampton, NN1 3EB
Job responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities, refer to the full job description under Supporting Documents. The full person specification is available in the About You section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications (Essential)
* BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics or PG Diploma
* Experience working with Eating Disorders
* Experience in complex multidisciplinary team work
Knowledge and Qualifications (Desirable)
* Training in therapeutic models e.g., CBT/psychoeducation
* Membership of BDW mental health or interest groups
* Knowledge of MEED guidance
Experience (Essential)
* Challenging MDT work experience
* Supervision and training experience
* Familiarity with NICE guidelines for ED treatment
* High-level communication skills
* Substantial post-qualification clinical dietetics experience (acute and/or community)
Experience (Desirable)
* Supporting undergraduate training
* Knowledge of relevant legislation
* Audit/research experience
* Management experience
Additional requirements
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see NHS Careers website.
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