Specialist Dietitian

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic dietitian to join our small and friendly team. We are currently recruiting a fixed term Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Dietitian to cover maternity leave.

We are currently looking to recruit a dietitian with some experience working in mental health, for up to 15 hours per week, until end of March 2027.

This role would suit someone with an interest in working in eating disorders, disordered eating, learning disability and general mental health outpatients.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Under the guidance of the Lead Dietitian for LPFT, this role will contribute to the work of the Dietitian service in the following capacity:

o Providing, maintaining and developing a clinical dietetic service.

o Plan, justify and be responsible for the delivery of specialised dietary advice to service users and their families / carers.

o Plan, manage and prioritise own clinical workload and to ensure maximum efficiency in all areas.

o Participate in dietetic student training.

o Ensure safe practice at all times through the recognition and appreciation of clinical governance.

o Maintain accurate and appropriate clinical records and statistical information as required, in accordance with professional standards.

o Work as a member of a clinical multi-disciplinary team, this will include close working with mental health nurses, psychologists and the physical healthcare team.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We are also committed to sustainability and working towards a net-zero NHS, ensuring that our services not only support the wellbeing of our patients and staff but also contribute to a healthier, greener future for our community and the planet.

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Dietitian with current HCPC registration
• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Post registration training in associated area which supports practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an MDT and ability to discuss management plans and their implications with the MDT
• Wide range of post registration dietetic experience including delivery of services for inpatient and in the community
• Experience of training Student Dietitians

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health setting (including inpatient and community)
• Experience working with people who have/had Eating Disorders
• Experience of working with people who have a Learning Disability

Skills & Competences

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills, ability to communicate with a wide range of people using different medias
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
• Ability to work independently and in a team recognising own and others' limitations

Special Requirements

Essential

• Be able to travel independently without the use of public transport

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Dietitian with current HCPC registration
• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Post registration training in associated area which supports practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an MDT and ability to discuss management plans and their implications with the MDT
• Wide range of post registration dietetic experience including delivery of services for inpatient and in the community
• Experience of training Student Dietitians

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health setting (including inpatient and community)
• Experience working with people who have/had Eating Disorders
• Experience of working with people who have a Learning Disability

Skills & Competences

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills, ability to communicate with a wide range of people using different medias
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
• Ability to work independently and in a team recognising own and others' limitations

Special Requirements

Essential

• Be able to travel independently without the use of public transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Welton House

Lime Kiln Way

Lincoln

LN2 4WH

United Kingdom

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