QR code linking to this job posting Specialist Dietitian (Adult Eating Disorders) in Northampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED MON 31 MAR 2025

Band 7: Depending on experience pa pro rata  PERMANENT 

This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist dietitian with experience and passion to work with eating disorders, to join the large and expanding of Northants Eating Disorder Service (NEDS). NEDS is a passionate and energetic countywide psychology-led service. The team (over 26. w.t.e.) currently comprises of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical & Counselling Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists (RMN), Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Specialist Dieticians, Occupational Therapist, Support Workers (including Peer Support Workers), Arts Therapists, Assistant Psychologists).

NEDS is a very well-established service, which has evolved over the past 30 years and is a pioneer of community-based approaches to treatment and support. We offer evidence-based treatment for the whole spectrum of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and OSFED. A comprehensive range of services is provided, from outpatient individual and group treatment packages for relatively mild-moderate cases of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-eating disorder, through to intervention and case management of people with severe Anorexia Nervosa. Clinicians in NEDS work with individuals locally in the community and also co-ordinate referrals to Out of Area inpatient admissions to Specialist Eating Disorder Units (SEDU's), when needed.

To promote delivery of effective Healthcare within the organisation

2. To demonstrate effective leadership and communication

3. Continuing Education, Professional and Personal Development

4. Undertake the Trust's corporate and local induction, and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your role

5. To actively participate in your own clinical supervision and appraisals as an integral part of professional development and to supervise junior staff

6. To undertake teaching and consultation activities with other health and care staff

7. To promote Clinical Governance, Reduction of Risk, Audit and Research and evidence-based practice

8. To demonstrate the Trust's values in everything you do in the work environment

9. To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trust's resources that you utilise

About us

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.