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We are seeking to recruit a dietician with clinical expertise in mental health and/or paediatric dietetics to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service based at the Centre for Child Health in Dundee.
There has been new investment in AHP services within CAMHS which has provided the opportunity to crease this new post. The post holder will work closely with the 0.95 WTE Band 7 dietician to provide specialist nutrition and dietetic advice and clinical support to:
- Outpatients – Community clinics held in Centre for Child Health Dundee and St Leonards Bank in Perth.
- CAMHS in-patient admissions to paediatric wards and mental health units.
- Multidisciplinary teams – Eating Disorders, Neurodevelopmental, Intellectual Disability, Intensive Outreach and Crisis Response.
The areas the post holder will cover are dependent on the successful candidate’s experience and the overall demands on the CAMHS Dietetic Service. The areas are likely to be subject to change but will include some specialities e.g. eating disorders, mental health disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities and weight management.
We are looking to recruit a dietician who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of mental health and/or paediatric dietetics and who thrives on working with children/young people and their parents and carers. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to demonstrate good team working as well as being able to work autonomously are required.
The CAMHS Dietetic Service is currently looking at new ways of working and is involved in the development and delivery of care pathways, education and training within community settings. The successful applicant will have a key role in these areas.
Excellent working relationships exist with dietetic colleagues via the Tayside Nutrition & Dietetic Service as well as National Mental Health Forums to develop and implement evidence-based practice, receive peer support and help to progress Continuous Professional Development. There is also a commitment to training of dietetic students, medical students and other healthcare professionals.
You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Informal enquiries to: Laura Weir, Lead Dietitian Centre for Child Health 19 Dudhope Terrace Dundee DD3 6HH Tel: 01382 204004 laura.weir1@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.