Band 4 Dietetic Assistant - The Barberry inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust rFZ0GqxA2o8nePKX
Opportunity to support patient care and recovery through nutrition, making a real impact on individuals' lives.
Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Access to professional development and regular supervision to enhance skills and knowledge in dietetics.
No weekend or bank holiday work required, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Experience in a diverse and inclusive patient population, which enriches professional experience.
Engagement in delivering healthy lifestyle interventions tailored to individuals in mental health recovery.
Potential for remote working, providing flexibility in how and where work is conducted.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant for The Barberry in Birmingham, aimed at providing essential dietetic care to service users in mental health facilities. The role involves supporting the nutritional and hydration needs of inpatients and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver nutrition education and promote healthy lifestyles, particularly in Steps to Recovery Rehab units. The position is primarily Monday to Friday, with no weekend or bank holiday shifts required, and includes opportunities for professional development through regular supervision and support from senior team members.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of nutrition's role in healthcare and will be expected to travel to various Trust sites across the city. The role emphasises a commitment to improving physical health outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions and aims to provide a supportive and compassionate work environment that prioritizes the well-being of both staff and service users.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of nutrition's role in healthcare and will be expected to travel to various Trust sites across the city. The role emphasises a commitment to improving physical health outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions and aims to provide a supportive and compassionate work environment that prioritizes the well-being of both staff and service users.
Do you have a keen interest in nutrition and its key role in in patient care and recovery? Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant to join our expanding, supportive team, providing dietetic care to service users within Mental Health Facilities.
The post holder will support in meeting our service priority of ensuring the nutrition and hydration needs of our inpatients are adequately met, and to work in partnership with a range of services to promote improved physical health for people with Mental Health conditions at different stages of their recovery.
The post holder will work across Trust sites with a primary focus on delivering healthy lifestyle interventions and advice to service users in our Steps to Recovery Rehab units.
The post holder will work with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team to undertake delivery of nutrition education and training. The post holder will demonstrate a good understanding of the role of nutrition in healthcare and will be supported by senior members of the team, encouraged with professional development and will have access to regular management and clinical supervision to support development needs.
The department base is The Barberry Centre (Edgbaston, Birmingham) with the requirement to travel to Trust sites across the city. An element of remote working is also negotiable. This post is Mon-Fri, no weekend work or bank holiday cover required.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Lizzie Whitehead (Team Lead):
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lizzie Whitehead Job title: Specialist Dietitian - Team Lead Email address: Telephone number:
The post holder will support in meeting our service priority of ensuring the nutrition and hydration needs of our inpatients are adequately met, and to work in partnership with a range of services to promote improved physical health for people with Mental Health conditions at different stages of their recovery.
The post holder will work across Trust sites with a primary focus on delivering healthy lifestyle interventions and advice to service users in our Steps to Recovery Rehab units.
The post holder will work with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team to undertake delivery of nutrition education and training. The post holder will demonstrate a good understanding of the role of nutrition in healthcare and will be supported by senior members of the team, encouraged with professional development and will have access to regular management and clinical supervision to support development needs.
The department base is The Barberry Centre (Edgbaston, Birmingham) with the requirement to travel to Trust sites across the city. An element of remote working is also negotiable. This post is Mon-Fri, no weekend work or bank holiday cover required.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Lizzie Whitehead (Team Lead):
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lizzie Whitehead Job title: Specialist Dietitian - Team Lead Email address: Telephone number:
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