We are looking to recruit a driven and enthusiastic dietitian, either as a band 5-6 development role or band 6 on a substantive, full time basis. The post holder will be based at our main service hub at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford across both our outpatient and daycare service. Part of the role may require cross-site work at our other hub in Leatherhead.
You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care for adults (18+) with moderate to severe eating disorders. The role includes nutritional assessment and treatment, delivering individual and group interventions, care planning and coordination, and providing dietetic guidance to colleagues and partner services.
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, we welcome you to contact Emmalia Simpson, Senior Dietitian,
Tel: 01483 448020 if you wish to discuss this post.
Summary for Band 6 : to provide dietetic consultation, education and liaison to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders, members of the multidisciplinary team and associated services. The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary adult eating disorders team, participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning and treatment of adults with eating disorders across both our outpatient and daycare settings.
Summary for Band 5 development role: a development role ideal for a newly qualified dietitian looking to build upon their dietetic skills and knowledge within the specialty of eating disorders, with the aim to progress to a specialist role within 12-18 months. To gain the skills and knowledge required to provide dietetic consultation, education and liaison to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders, members of the multidisciplinary team and associated services. Alongside developing skills to be able to participate in the provision of assessments, care planning and treatment of adults with eating disorders along with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Key Responsibilities
Band 5
- To adhere to the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics
- Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with trust policies and legal requirements.
- Be part of the multidisciplinary eating disorders team, learning to participate in the provision of assessments, care planning and treatment of adults with eating disorders and attending regular meetings to discuss care.
- To develop the skills required to work independently and co-work with other members of the team.
- To gain the relevant skills and knowledge needed to liaise with acute hospitals, specialist eating disorder units and other services to ensure effective and safe patient care.
- To develop the skills needed to act as a c are coordinator for an agreed case load to ensure each person has a defined care plan to meet their needs and care is delivered in line with trust policies.
- To receive clinical supervision with another member of the dietetic and/or eating disorders team and accept support and guidance as appropriate.
- To plan own workload within the parameters of responsibility and to seek advice when required.
- To develop the skills and knowledge required to communicate complex and sensitive information using methods appropriate to age, ability and culture.
- Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that regard to dignity, individuality, self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their carers are given.
- Through the appraisal and supervision systems, identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development in order to develop knowledge and skills.
- To develop the skills needed to provide dietetic consultation and education to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders and their carers/loved ones.
- To develop the skills needed to provide dietetic advice and education to members of the multidisciplinary team and other services as required.
- Attend and contribute to the regular trust-wide dietetic team meetings.
- To gain the relevant skills and knowledge needed to participate in facilitating psycho-educational groups to adults with eating disorders.
- Be involved in offering support to dietetic students on their placement.
- To work in collaboration with other eating disorder service dietitians to ensure consistent practice across the service.
- Together with the clinical supervisor, monitor the overall standard of services given to patients in case load and take appropriate action to manage case load and demand for services offered effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities (in addition to Band 5)
Band 6
- Contribute to the training and education of other professionals about eating disorders and the dietetic treatment and management
- Undertake initial assessments and report to and advise referrer on assessment and treatment outcomes
- Offer support, supervision and mentoring for dietetic placement students
- Evaluate the quality of the service provided and recommend changes as appropriate to the service manager and/or supervisor
- Be responsible for identifying opportunities for research and audit activities which would contribute to the development and operation of the service
- Offer support and supervision to junior team members
