Post: Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 7)
Salary: Between £45,492 – £52,058 per year (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (40h per week)
Location: Cygnet Hospital Elowen, Shipley, Derbyshire
Are you interested in a career in the field of Eating Disorders and / or Disordered Eating? We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our team of dietitians working within our specialist mental health service for women with eating disorder or personality disorder with disordered eating.
We have an excellent full-time opportunity for a Highly Specialist Registered Dietitian to join us at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, located in Derbyshire.
This is our brand new specialist 24-bed mental health hospital for women due to open in May 2025.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
What the role involves
The Dietetic work varies between 1:1 input or group work, managing a range of complex presentations including nutrition support, weight management and disordered eating. The post-holder will provide a full Dietetic assessment of a individuals’ needs, resulting in an individualised Dietetic plan, and work in close collaboration with the catering team and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist advice on oral and alternative feeding regimes.
Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in a mental health setting, with excellent communication and IT skills. A working knowledge of behaviour change and motivational interviewing would be desirable. We have a robust clinical supervision structure and you would have opportunities to receive formal and informal training. You will receive regular clinical supervision, with a strong emphasis placed on Continued Professional Development.
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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.