Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Dietitian
Band 6
City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a co-owned, socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ over 2,000 people and have over 1.7m patient contacts each year across move than 50 different services.
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.
A positive work/life balance benefits both employees through improved health and wellbeing, and employers because staff are more productive and satisfied at work. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality of working life and we recognise that it has a positive impact on the retention of our colleagues.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations about flexible working in order to ensure that our colleagues can work in a manner that best suits their personal needs and preferences.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. If you would like to discuss then please make contact with the recruiting manager.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CHCP EMPLOYEE APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH HR, PLEASE CONTACT 01482 236923.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian to join Evolve - Hull Community Eating Disorder Service. The post holder will work closely with a Senior Dietitian and alongside a range of specialists as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. They will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients with eating disorders, providing high quality dietetic care.
Main duties of the job
Evolve are a FREED service and provide a range of evidence-based treatment interventions to outpatients, with the provision of a small day service for intensive treatment and support. The post holder will have a good understanding of managing complex needs of individuals and have some knowledge of eating disorders. The post holder will implement evidence-based practice, education and behaviour change techniques. Experience in eating disorders is desirable but not essential, as close supervision and training will be provided by our experienced Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian and the wider multidisciplinary team who share the caseload. This role is a great opportunity for somebody looking to develop their knowledge and skills in mental health and eating disorders.
For further information, please contact Jessica Parkin, Eating Disorder Dietician on 01482 344083 or email [email protected]
Working for our organisation
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in dietetics
- State registration dietetics registered with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound clinical knowledge of dietetics including nutrition support
- An interest in Community dietetics
- Basic IT skills
- Able to use and risk assess weighing equipment safely
- Reflective Practice
- Behaviour change skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant demonstrable experience of clinical dietetic practice including nutrition support
- Managing personal dietetic caseload
- Developing practice of other dietitians/associate practitioners
- Participation in peer support and clinical supervision
- Contribute effectively to multi-disciplinary working
Desirable criteria
- Participation of training of others including students/health care professionals
- Clinical Audit
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jessica Parkin
- Job title
- Eating Disorder Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01482 344083
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