This post will pr ovide additional dietetic input for a continuously expanding service . Working alongside other Band 7 s pecialist d ietitian . T he post holder will plan and provide dietetic assessment and treatment for adult service users with a range of eating disorder diagnoses under the care of the Day and Outpatient Services.
The post holder will benefit from the learning and support available from being based within the eating disorders multidisciplinary team and maintain a professional link with the wider SLAM dietetics service.
As a member of the eating disorders D ay S ervices and O utpatient multi-disciplinary team s (MDT) to:
Working in conjunction with other band 7 Specialist Dietitian s (Outpatient and Day Services) , to develop appropriate service standards, care pathways and materials for the dietetics service, and contribut e to MDT service development and evaluation
Carry a complex caseload, using evidence based and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
Organise and provide supervision and training for junior staff and students
Provide advice and information to the hospital food service provider, so that the needs of service users are met
G uide the MDT on the effective implementation of the Trust’s nutrition screening and care planning programme
Support the service by providing information and training for colleagues
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It’s important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
Generous pay, pensions and leave. We offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance. We support a range of flexible working options.
Career development: There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
Car lease: Our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
Accommodation: Our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
NHS discounts with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
Counselling services
Wellbeing events
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Childcare vouchers
Staff restaurants
Working i n conjunction with the other Band 7 Specialist Dietitian s , plan and provid e a responsive and effective dietetic assessment and treatment for service users under the care of the O utpatient and Day Services of the specialist eating disorders service. This will include:
Developing appropriate dietetic pathways integrated into MDT pathways .
Evaluating the dietetics clinical service by setting appropriate standards , planning and collecting clinical and patient experience outcome data, and using these to plan and conduct regular audits of the service .
Working closely with colleagues in administration to manage and prioritise the caseload, and ensure referrals are processed smoothly and efficiently .
Assessing service users by interviewing the service user, and carers if appropriate ; using clinical information available from other sources, making and using anthropometric and other clinical measurements, and requesting and interpreting additional clinical tests as appropriate .
Collaborating closely with colleagues to manage medical risk, which may be severe
Based on the assessment information, and the evidence base, working in close . collaboration with the service user to produce care plans for dietetic treatment. using appropriate care pathways when applicable .
Please refer to full job description attached for full details of role and responsibilities.
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