Vacancy Introduction
1WTE Band 6 Dietician within the Children and Young People's Eating Disorders Service. The Eating Disorder Service is currently undergoing a period of significant growth and development, creating an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team.
Based at the Reginald Centre, our multi-disciplinary team works in close partnership with acute hospitals and third-sector organisations to deliver high-quality care across the Leeds district.
The post holder will provide specialist dietetic assessment, treatment, and management for service users within the Eating Disorder Service. Working as part of an MDT, you will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centred care across the community and acute settings.
The role involves supporting service users with complex nutritional needs, contributing to care planning, and promoting recovery through safe and effective dietary management.
If you would like further information about the role please contact Katie Rudge Clinical Team Manager or Fiona Trew Principle Psychologist by teams or email at Katie.rudge@nhs.net or Fiona.trew2@nhs.net
The role is primarily based at the Reginald Centre, with regular travel required across Leeds to support service provision in both the outreach and in-reach pathways. Some interventions may be delivered in family homes as well as in acute hospital sites across both LTHT and LYPFT trusts.
You will be required to undertake comprehensive dietetic assessments of service users presenting with eating disorders, including complex medical, nutritional, and psychological needs as well as develop, implement, and monitor individualised nutritional care plans in collaboration with service users, families, and carers. You will be required to provide specialist dietetic advice and interventions, including meal planning, weight restoration, and nutritional rehabilitation as well as monitor all associated risks.
You will be required to contribute to service development initiatives, ensuring dietetic input remains aligned with best practice, NICE guidance, and emerging evidence. You will also be required to represent dietetics within the Eating Disorder Service, working closely with partner organisations including LTHT, LYPFT, and third-sector providers. Personal and professional development is key to this role working inline with CPD requirements set out by the BDA and HCPC. Supervision and training is available.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
