The Lilac Tree Clinic is offering the right candidate an exciting opportunity to join our new Eating Disorders Day Treatment Clinic.
The clinic is a newly formed service that will be providing evidenced based day treatment interventions for adults with eating disorders through a specialist multi-disciplinary team.
The Dietitian will play an essential role in providing expert nutritional care and support to individuals with eating disorders in our independent day treatment unit. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement evidence-based dietary interventions aimed at promoting recovery and improving patients' overall health and well-being.
The post is based at: The Lilac Tree Clinic Sheffield
The Lilac Tree Clinic team offers a great opportunity to join a specialist team dedicated to the delivery of high-quality adult day treatment eating disorders services. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals with the right attitude, skills and knowledge to share in our mission of delivering the best quality day treatment experience for those with eating disorder
Nutritional Assessment and Planning:
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on patients' medical, psychological, and social needs.
Monitor and adjust nutritional plans as necessary, ensuring they are effective and aligned with recovery goals.
Provide education on balanced eating habits and nutritional rehabilitation.
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, GPs, nurses, and therapists, to provide integrated care.
Foster a collaborative environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
Engage with patients and their families, providing clear and compassionate communication regarding nutritional care plans and progress.
Offer nutritional counselling and support to patients and families, addressing concerns and promoting understanding of the role of nutrition in eating disorder recovery.
Advocate for patient-centred care, ensuring that patients' rights and dignity are respected.
Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement:
Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards, including those set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Contribute to clinical governance processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and safe nutritional care.
Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of clinical policies and procedures.
Education and Training:
Provide education and training to staff on nutritional aspects of eating disorders.
Mentor junior dietitians and support their professional development.
Participate in educational sessions for patients and families on the importance of nutrition in managing eating disorders.
Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in the field of nutrition and eating disorders.
Promote and participate in research activities, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and treatment practices.
Integrate new research findings into clinical practice to enhance patient care.
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition, with registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.
Experience in the nutritional care and treatment of individuals with eating disorders.
Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement.
Additional qualifications or training in eating disorder treatment or related nutritional fields.
Research experience with publications in relevant nutritional or medical journals.
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.
25-£30 per hour dependant on experience plus additional 25% joining bonus.
Benefits (full time employees):
• 25 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Birthday Off
• Enhanced company pension
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay