Children's Dietitian, Eating Disorders & Mental Health

NHS

  • Hove, East Sussex
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 12 days ago
Band 7 Dietitian - fixed term contract to September 26We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic Dietitian to join our Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS) to cover maternity leave.This is an exciting opportunity for the right therapist to become a valued member of our vibrant multidisciplinary team.You will carry a clinical caseload and also employ your knowledge and passions for Dietetics to support the development of provision to address the needs of children and young people.Main duties of the jobAs post holder your main duties will be to be responsible for the assessment of, and therapy with, the young person and their network; consultation and support within the wider multidisciplinary team in theinpatient unit and community setting and education for the staff group.You will receive supervision operationally and from the ChYPS Lead Specialist Dietitian and gain additional support from the AHP Professional Lead within the wider ChYPS Services.About usThis is an excellent time for a Dietitian to be joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we have invested in our Dietetic workforce alongside a robust AHP Strategy and can offer the following to you:Regular professional and clinical supervision.The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations.Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities.A programme of AHP specific training.Have a look at our AHP strategy and view our film athttps://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/professional-areas/allied-health-professionsDetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number354-CS-21761Job locationsAldrington House35 New Church RoadHoveBN3 4AGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.To ensure dietetic contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards working in collaboration with the wider MDT.To provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians regarding provision of nutritional intervention for paediatric clients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) and the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client-centred goals), prescription of dietary therapy and use of ACBS products where appropriate.To support in the strategic development and evaluation of dietetics in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Dietitian and alongside wider system consideration and collaboration with parallel agencies.See attached Generic Job Description and Person Specification for full details.For more information or to arrange a visit, please liaise with Pratima Hurrymun - Service Manager on email: p.hurrymun@nhs.netJo Squire on email: jo.squire@nhs.net Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.To ensure dietetic contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards working in collaboration with the wider MDT.To provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians regarding provision of nutritional intervention for paediatric clients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) and the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client-centred goals), prescription of dietary therapy and use of ACBS products where appropriate.To support in the strategic development and evaluation of dietetics in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Dietitian and alongside wider system consideration and collaboration with parallel agencies.See attached Generic Job Description and Person Specification for full details.For more information or to arrange a visit, please liaise with Pratima Hurrymun - Service Manager on email: p.hurrymun@nhs.netJo Squire on email: jo.squire@nhs.netPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
  • Registration with the HCPC as a Dietitian
  • Evidence of post graduate level study
Desirable
  • Practice Education training
Knowledge/ExperienceEssential
  • Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
  • Experience in a clinical area related to the post
  • Experience of multidisciplinary working
  • Experience of both group and individual work
SkillsEssential
  • Able to communicate complex condition related information to service users, carers and colleagues
  • Share knowledge, ideas and work practices including policies and strategies.
  • Ability to act as lead dietician for the clinical area, provide a high level of advice in complex situations.
  • Ability to coordinate dietetic activity across the area in collaboration with operational managers.
  • Demonstrate track record of writing and delivering key interventions.
  • Ability to use Trust IT systems including e-mail and electronic clinical records (standard keyboard skills)
Approach/ValuesEssential
  • Team working
  • Ability to travel across sites
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
  • Registration with the HCPC as a Dietitian
  • Evidence of post graduate level study
Desirable
  • Practice Education training
Knowledge/ExperienceEssential
  • Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
  • Experience in a clinical area related to the post
  • Experience of multidisciplinary working
  • Experience of both group and individual work
SkillsEssential
  • Able to communicate complex condition related information to service users, carers and colleagues
  • Share knowledge, ideas and work practices including policies and strategies.
  • Ability to act as lead dietician for the clinical area, provide a high level of advice in complex situations.
  • Ability to coordinate dietetic activity across the area in collaboration with operational managers.
  • Demonstrate track record of writing and delivering key interventions.
  • Ability to use Trust IT systems including e-mail and electronic clinical records (standard keyboard skills)
Approach/ValuesEssential
  • Team working
  • Ability to travel across sites

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