Job overview

We are looking for a Dietetic Assistant to work within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for 12 months. The post holder will be based at Hopewood and work alongside two experienced Dietitians to support with the assessment and treatment of Children and Young People with Eating Disorders. 

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to support the registered dietitian in the assessment, monitoring and treatment of Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder. Undertaking related administration in accordance with the British Dietetic Association code of professional conduct for dietetic assistants. The post holder will be expected to work within the wider MDT delivering interventions to Children and Young People under the guidance of the registered dietitians within the team.

The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian to deliver high quality dietetic interventions within agreed policies and protocols.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.