Senior Specialist Dietitian - Eating Disorders | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata plus HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barking, IG11 7RS |
| Company: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7261165/395-WF036-25 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity for a CAMHS Band 7 Senior Specialist Dietitian to join North East London NHS Foundation Trust All Age Eating Disorder Team
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary all age specialist Community Eating Disorder team . The successful applicant will support this innovative multidisciplinary team in delivering the latest evidence based dietetic support to clients , carers and families of adults and children and young people who access the services. The team is committed to delivering the highest quality service to enable service users live the life they want. This opportunity gives the successful candidate the chance to influence the success of this innovative Eating Disorder service
We are looking for applicants who have enthusiasm for working in specialist mental health services, who are adaptable; enjoy variety, can working independently as well as understanding the importance of team working. You will form part of our patient focused service, providing a high quality, accurate and timely service.
The role will require a well-organised individual who will be responsible for managing the dietetic assessments, recording vital information on various information systems in a accurate and professional manner and carry out specialist assessment and interventions. The post-holder will also liaise with families, health care professionals, internal and external agencies to organise clinical appointments and multi-disciplinary meetings and attend professional meeting or ward rounds as required. The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and work working closely with the MDT and in particular their dietetic colleagues in the team.
The All-Age Eating Disorder Service main hub is in Barking with the service covering the four North East London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Walthamforest.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will includemandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don’t waste a moment and apply now!
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Jul 2025