Mental Health Specialist Dietitian
Main duties/ responsibilities: To plan, justify and deliver specialised evidence based dietary advice to service users and their carers across the older persons directorate in community settings Develop therapeutic relationships with service users and their families/carers in a manner sensitive to cultural and religious needs To utilise a wide range of communication skills in a variety of contexts, and communicate complex information effectively using appropriate aids and skills with individuals that have complex and or special needs and where there may be cultural differences and /or a barrier to understanding To work in collaboration with the service user, carer and members of the clinical team, develop a care plan to meet nutritional needs and formulated goals To negotiate change with groups or individuals or carers to enable them to achieve dietary/ treatment targets set using advanced counselling, motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques Contribute to the development work of the service working in partnership with other members of the healthy living team, CMHTs, local community organisations and groups as appropriate to needs of the service and service users To support and lead on audits, research and development activity within the service To ensure safe practice at all times through the recognition and appreciation of clinical governance To recognise limits of your own role, responsibilities and knowledge.
To seek advice and support when appropriate Willing to undertake training relevant to the post The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both documents, please view the attachments. This post provides a new challenge for a motivated individual interested in broadening their dietetic knowledge, skills, and experience whilst working in mental health. Experience of working in mental health is desirable, but not essential, and you will be provided with the support you need to succeed.
A car driver is essential to this post. Please confirm you hold a full licence and have access to a car in your application. We welcome and encourage enquiries, informal visits and applications. Like to know more? Talk to Adelle Bryden-Brown, Clinical Lead Dietitian on 07989 412 959 or adelle.bryden-brown1@nhs.net