Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to people's lives to enjoy a better future?
An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen to join the team at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).
The job offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn.
The Brook is a new regional service which will provide high-quality care and treatment for people who have learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.
We are looking for a dietitian with learning disability and/or mental health experience who is looking for a unique opportunity to work in this new and exciting setting providing direct nutritional assessment and advice to individuals, their families/carers, and the ward staff. The role will be clinically supported by the trust mental health/catering dietitian, and you will be part of the wider DPT dietetic team alongside the ward team.
We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression.
The building and environment will be state-of-the-art, and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside The Brook colleagues to ensure that the service can provide compassionate and holistic recovery-focused care to address the nutritional needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The post holder will contribute to the management of resources within the clinical and professional area, nutritional products, equipment, and literature, will act as a resource on nutritional issues to the multidisciplinary team across the service, promoting a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for all individuals that use the services and to provide relevant staff training. The post holder will contribute to the planning, developing, and evaluation of the dietetic service within the Brook. About us
We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high-quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of co-production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do. Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Be a core member of the Brook multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other members of the team to provide integrated dietetic care. Communicate with individuals who use the service, using the most appropriate verbal, written, or pictorial methods, in a way that represents their views, autonomy, and culture. Translate complex key nutritional information into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood. Be involved in preparing and planning evidence-based diet sheets, teaching material, dietetic literature, and specialist service literature. Work collaboratively with all members of the treatment team and share information with team members formally and informally, clinical reviews, risk meetings. Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group. Supporting and counselling highly distressed or confused individuals around their dietary care plan. Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage a varied and potentially complex caseload of individuals with a learning disability or autistic individuals in the specialist inpatient setting and on occasion as part of the outreach service. Complete full assessments of individuals' nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical, and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements. Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans, diabetes, weight reduction, nutritional support, food intolerance. Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve identified treatment goals. Identify and manage the risk of re-feeding syndrome in nutritionally depleted individuals. Risk assess own workload, environment and take necessary precautions to minimise risks to self and others. Planning and Organisational Skills
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent, reliable attendance. To prioritise referrals in order to deliver a service within resources to those of highest clinical need. To plan, co-ordinate and deliver nutrition groups across the service as necessary. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
Ensure that the therapeutic diets, as prescribed, are delivered to individuals using the service, liaising with nursing staff, catering staff, pharmacy, and supplies department to ensure this. To act as a source of expertise on nutrition and diet therapy for individuals using our service and the multi-disciplinary team. To plan, develop and deliver nutritional groups. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
Contribute to clinical governance and quality agenda activities within the organisation. Be aware of, and undertake measures to meet targets for organisational key performance indicators. Contribute to the monitoring and audit of service provision, revising practice to ensure that standards are maintained. Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit, and research activities to implement evidence-based practice. Share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of practice development. Ensure that own practice is in line with NICE guidelines and is evidence-based. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
To be responsible for advising on resources necessary to carry out the role and contribute to maintaining the non-salary budget within the clinical and professional area. Practice in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, considering relevant aspects of risk management. Manage and order specialist dietetic products such as enteral feeds and oral supplements. Responsibility for Human Resources, Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional supervision and annual appraisal. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and/or annual appraisal. Maintain professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements. Keep abreast of relevant new national guidelines and initiatives and recommendations for the British Dietetic Association and other organisations ensuring that practice is evidence-based and current. Attend statutory and mandatory training. To maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council. To ensure that practice complies with the Health Profession Council regulations and the British Dietetic Association Professional Code of Conduct. Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and professional standards. Provide written nutritional plans and/or dietary goals to support the care plan. Provide written reports in accordance with the organisation and professional standards for service user reviews/clinical meetings. Responsibility for Research and Development
Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit, and research activities to implement evidence-based practice. Freedom to Act
Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage own varied and potentially complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas. Any Other Specific Tasks Required
To provide advice/support to the dietetic team when the other dietitians are not available, by liaising with the multidisciplinary team. Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to clinical dietetics. Previous experience of clinical governance. Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up-to-date, evidence-based practice. Understanding of the structure of the NHS, where it impacts on dietetic practice. Experience
Essential
Evidence of experience of working within the field of mental health/learning disabilities/neurodiversity. Experience of facilitating group education. Desirable
Experience of developing, implementing, and auditing projects. Member of relevant specialist dietitians groups. Experience of research. Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. Health Professions Council registration as a dietitian. Evidence of continued professional development. Post-registration training or experience in mental health/learning disabilities/neurodiversity. Desirable
Motivational interviewing or counselling skills. PENG clinical update (parenteral and enteral nutrition group of the BDA). Food hygiene certificate.
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The post holder will work alongside The Brook colleagues to ensure that the service can provide compassionate and holistic recovery-focused care to address the nutritional needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The post holder will contribute to the management of resources within the clinical and professional area, nutritional products, equipment, and literature, will act as a resource on nutritional issues to the multidisciplinary team across the service, promoting a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for all individuals that use the services and to provide relevant staff training. The post holder will contribute to the planning, developing, and evaluation of the dietetic service within the Brook. About us
We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high-quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of co-production, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do. Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Be a core member of the Brook multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other members of the team to provide integrated dietetic care. Communicate with individuals who use the service, using the most appropriate verbal, written, or pictorial methods, in a way that represents their views, autonomy, and culture. Translate complex key nutritional information into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood. Be involved in preparing and planning evidence-based diet sheets, teaching material, dietetic literature, and specialist service literature. Work collaboratively with all members of the treatment team and share information with team members formally and informally, clinical reviews, risk meetings. Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group. Supporting and counselling highly distressed or confused individuals around their dietary care plan. Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage a varied and potentially complex caseload of individuals with a learning disability or autistic individuals in the specialist inpatient setting and on occasion as part of the outreach service. Complete full assessments of individuals' nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical, and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements. Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans, diabetes, weight reduction, nutritional support, food intolerance. Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve identified treatment goals. Identify and manage the risk of re-feeding syndrome in nutritionally depleted individuals. Risk assess own workload, environment and take necessary precautions to minimise risks to self and others. Planning and Organisational Skills
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent, reliable attendance. To prioritise referrals in order to deliver a service within resources to those of highest clinical need. To plan, co-ordinate and deliver nutrition groups across the service as necessary. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
Ensure that the therapeutic diets, as prescribed, are delivered to individuals using the service, liaising with nursing staff, catering staff, pharmacy, and supplies department to ensure this. To act as a source of expertise on nutrition and diet therapy for individuals using our service and the multi-disciplinary team. To plan, develop and deliver nutritional groups. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
Contribute to clinical governance and quality agenda activities within the organisation. Be aware of, and undertake measures to meet targets for organisational key performance indicators. Contribute to the monitoring and audit of service provision, revising practice to ensure that standards are maintained. Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit, and research activities to implement evidence-based practice. Share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of practice development. Ensure that own practice is in line with NICE guidelines and is evidence-based. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
To be responsible for advising on resources necessary to carry out the role and contribute to maintaining the non-salary budget within the clinical and professional area. Practice in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, considering relevant aspects of risk management. Manage and order specialist dietetic products such as enteral feeds and oral supplements. Responsibility for Human Resources, Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional supervision and annual appraisal. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and/or annual appraisal. Maintain professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements. Keep abreast of relevant new national guidelines and initiatives and recommendations for the British Dietetic Association and other organisations ensuring that practice is evidence-based and current. Attend statutory and mandatory training. To maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council. To ensure that practice complies with the Health Profession Council regulations and the British Dietetic Association Professional Code of Conduct. Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and professional standards. Provide written nutritional plans and/or dietary goals to support the care plan. Provide written reports in accordance with the organisation and professional standards for service user reviews/clinical meetings. Responsibility for Research and Development
Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit, and research activities to implement evidence-based practice. Freedom to Act
Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage own varied and potentially complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas. Any Other Specific Tasks Required
To provide advice/support to the dietetic team when the other dietitians are not available, by liaising with the multidisciplinary team. Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to clinical dietetics. Previous experience of clinical governance. Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up-to-date, evidence-based practice. Understanding of the structure of the NHS, where it impacts on dietetic practice. Experience
Essential
Evidence of experience of working within the field of mental health/learning disabilities/neurodiversity. Experience of facilitating group education. Desirable
Experience of developing, implementing, and auditing projects. Member of relevant specialist dietitians groups. Experience of research. Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. Health Professions Council registration as a dietitian. Evidence of continued professional development. Post-registration training or experience in mental health/learning disabilities/neurodiversity. Desirable
Motivational interviewing or counselling skills. PENG clinical update (parenteral and enteral nutrition group of the BDA). Food hygiene certificate.
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