An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Forensic service for a Clinical Lead Dietitian, covering Forensic in-patient wards at the Newsam Centre and Clifton House. Both sites are low secure Forensic services, with both male and female in-patient wards.
The post is advertised for 22.5 hours per week; the working hours/pattern of 22.5 hours can be further discussed and agreed if successful at interview.
We are looking for an individual who is: Enthusiastic about the role of dietetics within mental health services Passionate about working with this client group. Motivated to educate service users and staff about nutrition and wellbeing and to support ongoing service development and training opportunities within the service. Able and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be building on the dietetic continuous improvement work that has started across the Forensic services, working closely with the Forensics physical health team and leadership teams on both sites. They will have a small dietetic caseload, with the focus on dietetic consultation/triage work. The aim of this work will be to make recommendations to guide future nutritional interventions to the wider multi-disciplinary team. Staff and service user nutrition training will be key to this role, working collaboratively to empower cultural change around nutrition, physical health and wellbeing.
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. This means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment.lypft@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Relevant core professional qualification that is essential for the post - degree or post grad in Dietetics. HCPC registered dietitian.
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and understanding of mental health.
Experience
Essential
Dietetics experience in a mental health setting. Experience of risk management/ability to assess risk.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leeds & York Forensic Mental Health Service
Newsam Centre / Clifton House - Based across 6 wards
Leeds
LS14 6UH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
173-67024-FOR #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post is advertised for 22.5 hours per week; the working hours/pattern of 22.5 hours can be further discussed and agreed if successful at interview.
We are looking for an individual who is: Enthusiastic about the role of dietetics within mental health services Passionate about working with this client group. Motivated to educate service users and staff about nutrition and wellbeing and to support ongoing service development and training opportunities within the service. Able and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be building on the dietetic continuous improvement work that has started across the Forensic services, working closely with the Forensics physical health team and leadership teams on both sites. They will have a small dietetic caseload, with the focus on dietetic consultation/triage work. The aim of this work will be to make recommendations to guide future nutritional interventions to the wider multi-disciplinary team. Staff and service user nutrition training will be key to this role, working collaboratively to empower cultural change around nutrition, physical health and wellbeing.
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage. This means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment.lypft@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Relevant core professional qualification that is essential for the post - degree or post grad in Dietetics. HCPC registered dietitian.
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and understanding of mental health.
Experience
Essential
Dietetics experience in a mental health setting. Experience of risk management/ability to assess risk.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leeds & York Forensic Mental Health Service
Newsam Centre / Clifton House - Based across 6 wards
Leeds
LS14 6UH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
173-67024-FOR #J-18808-Ljbffr
