Dietitian

Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join Thornford Parkas a Dietitian.
As a Dietitian you will support service users within the hospital's secure mental health and learning disabilities services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team.
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the dietetic service across the hospital, supporting the ongoing implementation of the Hospital's Nutrition and Hydration Strategy; helping to enable people to make informed healthier choices more easily when it comes to eating and drinking.
With experience in managing a caseload using theoretical and practical experience, you will be involved in completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
In this role you will have the opportunity to engage in clinical supervision and training as part of enhancing your skill set and development.
With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll receive support from the local and regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.
Initially this role will part time 22.5 hours per week permanent role with support from the current lead dietitian.
As a Dietitian, you will be:
Being involved and active in the development of a need led service.
Providing dietetic clinical services both on an individual and group basis.
Completing assessments, plan, implement intervention and evaluate outcomes as per individual service users care-pathway, enabling the service users in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
Planning and implementing individual and group interventions collaboratively with patients.
Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
Maintaining accurate patient records, including care notes, written reports (as appropriate) following hospital and professional standards.
Establishing effective communication with patients and their carers, all staff and other agencies.
Implementing and developing evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid patient mental health recovery.
Providing training and education will be a central part of this role.
Maintaining and developing close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues.
Providing a professional contribution to, and liaison with clinical teams, associated disciplines and external agencies.

Diploma or degree in Dietetics
HCPC Registration
Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA
Experience of working in a similar setting

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
A Competitive Annual Salary
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
Pension contribution, to help secure your future
Onsite free parking