Specialist Dietician

Job summary Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?An exciting part time ( hours per week - opportunity has arisen to join the team at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.The Brook is a new regional service which will provide high quality care and treatment for people who have learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.We are looking for a dietitianwith learning disability and/or mental health experience who is looking for anunique opportunity to work in this new and exciting setting providing directnutritional assessment and advice to individuals their family/carers and theward staff.
The role will be clinically supported by the trust mentalhealth/catering dietitian and you will be part of the wider DPT dietetic teamalongside the ward teamWe are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression.The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.Interviews are scheduled to take place on 10th January 2025 Main duties of the job The post holder will workalongside The Brook colleagues to ensure that the service can providecompassionate and holistic recovery focused care to address the nutritionalneeds of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.The post holder will contributeto the management of resources within the clinical and professional area, nutritional products, equipment and literature, will act as a resource onnutritional issues to the multidisciplinary team across the service, promotinghealthy lifestyle and good nutrition for all individuals that use the servicesand to provide relevant staff training.The post holder will contributeto the planning, developing and evaluation of the dietetic service within the Brook About us About Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally.
We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing.
We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values.
These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.
We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible.
We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.
We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities Communication and Working Relationship Skills Be a core member of the Brook multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other members of the team to provide integrated dietetic care Communicate with individuals who use the service, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial methods, in a way that represents their views, autonomy and culture Translate complex key nutritional information into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood Be involved in preparing and planning evidence based diet sheets, teaching material, dietetic literature and specialist service literature Work collaboratively with all members of the treatment team and share information with team members formally and informally, clinical reviews, risk meetings Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group Supporting and counselling highly distressed or confused individuals around their dietary care plan Analytical and Judgemental Skills Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage a varied and potentially complex caseload of individuals with a learning disability or autistic individuals in the specialist inpatient setting and on occasion as part of the outreach service Complete full assessments of individuals nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans, diabetes, weight reduction, nutritional support, food intolerance Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve identified treatment goals Identify and manage the risk of re-feeding syndrome in nutritionally depleted individuals Risk assess own work load, environment and take necessary precautions to minimise risks to self and others Planning and Organisational Skills To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance To prioritise referrals in order to deliver a service within resources to those of highest clinical need To plan, co-ordinate and deliver nutrition groups across the service as necessary Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Ensure that the therapeutic diets, as prescribed, are delivered to individuals using the service, liaising with nursing staff, catering staff, pharmacy and supplies department to ensure this To act as a source of expertise on nutrition and diet therapy for individuals using our service and the multi -disciplinary team To plan, develop and deliver nutritional groups Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Contribute to clinical governance and quality agenda activities within the organisation Be aware of, and undertake measures to meet targets for organisational key performance indicators Contribute to the monitoring and audit of service provision, revising practice to ensure that standards are maintained Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice Share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of practice development Ensure that own practice is in line with NICE guidelines and is evidence based Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources To be responsible for advising on resources necessary to carry out the role and contribute to maintaining the non-salary budget within the clinical and professional area Practice in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, considering relevant aspects of risk management Manage and order specialist dietetic products such as enteral feeds and oral supplements Responsibility for Human Resources, Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional supervision and annual appraisal Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and/or annual appraisal Maintain professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements Keep abreast of relevant new national guidelines and initiatives and recommendations for the British Dietetic Association and other organisations ensuring that practice is evidence based and current Attend statutory and mandatory training To maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council To ensure that practice complies with the Health Profession Council regulations and the British Dietetic Association Professional Code of Conduct Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and professional standards Provide written nutritional plans and/or dietary goals to support the care plan Provide written reports in accordance with the organisation and professional standards for service user reviews/clinical meetings Responsibility for Research and Development Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence- based practice Freedom to Act Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage own varied and potentially complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas Any Other Specific Tasks Required To provide advice/support to the dietetic team when the other dietitians are not available, by liaising with the multidisciplinary team Person Specification Knowldege Essential Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to clinical dietetics Previous experience of clinical governance Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date, evidence-based practice Understanding to the structure of the NHS, where it impacts on dietetic practice Experience Essential Evidence of experience of working within the field of mental health/learning disabilites/neurodiversity Experience of facilitating group education Desirable Experience of developing, implementing and auditing projects Member of relevant specialist dietitians groups Experience of research Qualifications Essential Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Health Professions Council registration as a dietitian Evidence of continued professional development Post registration training or experience in mental health/learning disabilites/neurodiversity Desirable Motivational interviewing or counselling skills PENG clinical update (parenteral and enteral nutrition group of the BDA) Food hygiene certificate