Job overview

The Specialist Paediatric Eating Disorders Dietitian will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Dietetic service to the Paediatric Eating Disorders service within University Hospitals Plymouth. 

The post holder will work as part of a patient focused multi-professional team and act as a source of Dietetic knowledge and expertise for the Paediatric Service. The post-holder will manage their own clinical caseload of patients providing clinical decision making underpinned by a high level of theoretical and practice knowledge. The post holder will be adaptable and motivated to develop and run the Dietetic eating Disorder service within the Paediatric service throughout University Hospitals Plymouth.

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.***

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To provide a highly specialist and comprehensive Dietetic service to patients under the care of the Paediatric Eating Disorder team at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), including education of children, young people and their families, and to train and educate HCPs on Paediatric Eating Disorder.

The post will cover inpatient and outpatient work, for new and existing patients admitted to the ward with a new diagnosis of eating disorders.

To lead and develop the Paediatric Eating Disorder service to include MDT clinics and delivery of education for those newly diagnosed, work alongside the wider MDT.

 To provide expert guidance and advice to other members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

 To undertake Evidence Based audit and research projects to furthering own and team’s clinical practice, making recommendations for changes as required. Leading the implementation of specific changes to practice / contributing to service protocols, with own specialist area.

To lead service development within Paediatric Eating Disorders and contribute to the day to day running and development of the dietetic service through the promotion, adaptation and development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence-based practise and current research.

To plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the dietetic service provided to patients within the eating disorders service and contribute to Service Planning activities

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.