• Job Description

  Req#: C9346-25-1418?language=en&page=572&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has risen for Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join The Durham and Darlington Children's and Young Peoples (CYPS) Community Eating Disorder Team.

  We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), with our partners in Acute Trusts, and other important stakeholders.

  The aim of our Specialist Eating Disorders Team is to provide non-judgmental timely support for young people and their families who may require specialist support to recover from an eating disorder, so they can build confidence enabling them to live their lives.

  The service also embraces a culture of service user participation.

  There will be expectation to provide Dietetic support to the broader CAMHS teams that involves working with a number of complex presentations, in addition to eating disorders, including faltering growth, selective eating and weight management.

  Wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.

  This post provides an opportunity to work as part of a broader and supportive team of Dietitians working within a specialist mental health and learning disabilities NHS Foundation Trust.

  Main duties of the job

  Promotes and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all service user in the delivery of person-centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

  Undertakes complex dietetic assessments and develops complex dietary care plans e.g., identify and manage dietary intake for service users at risk of re-feeding syndrome.

  Responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are always maintained and that care is delivered in accordance with Guidelines, Access and Waiting Time Standards, and the Trust's Values and behaviours by all members of the team.

  Assesses service user, including those with complex needs and develops, implements, and evaluates intervention plans as part of the MDT, with the involvement of young people and their families.

  Provides updates and reports on service user progress at clinical meetings and makes recommendations to inform the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care as part of the MDT.

  Maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role. Undertake relevant training (including statutory and mandatory training) and be responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.

  About us

  Our Dietetic Team is the largest and most established Specialist Mental Health/LD dietetic team in the UK and has strong links with the British Dietetic Association. We have a robust clinical and management supervision structure and support and promote continued professional training and development.

  Some of the benefits for staff working in the Trust include:

  • Travel: Free parking, car sharing scheme (via Lift Share), Business Car Lease Scheme, Non Business Use Car Lease Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Staff Wellbeing: Access to Trust gyms, rapid access to an independent counselling service, rapid access to physiotherapy, Occupational Health Services, free flu vaccinations at/near your place of work, dedicated Employee Support Service, Mindfulness Training, access to the Employee Psychology Service and Staff Retreats.
  • Rewarding Employment Practices: Staff Compact, career development, Quality Improvement Systems (QIS), ability to purchase additional annual leave, career breaks, flexible working, Investors in People, nursery provision, pre-retirement provision, retirement gift, access to canteens and coffee shops, access to the Chaplaincy Service, staff surveys/experience, staff awards, long service recognition award and gift, Christmas savings club, staff lottery and access to Health Service Discounts.
  • Relocation Package: We are able to offer support with relocation costs if you are moving into the area.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 December 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  346-DDC-065-25-A

  Job locations

  North End House

  North End

  Durham

  DH1 4LW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Appropriate professional qualification in Dietetics
  • Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits

  Desirable

  • Post graduate training in relevant specialist area

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Dietetic delivery /completion of AYSE for social work (post 2012) pre 2012 evidence of experience in accordance with professional capabilities framework for an experienced social worker

  Desirable

  • Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
  • Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
  • Clinical risk assessment and application in practice

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
  • Legal literacy (social work only remove for others)

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
  • Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of managing complex Dietetic cases
  • Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Appropriate professional qualification in Dietetics
  • Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits

  Desirable

  • Post graduate training in relevant specialist area

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of Dietetic delivery /completion of AYSE for social work (post 2012) pre 2012 evidence of experience in accordance with professional capabilities framework for an experienced social worker

  Desirable

  • Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
  • Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
  • Clinical risk assessment and application in practice

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
  • Legal literacy (social work only remove for others)

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
  • Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of managing complex Dietetic cases
  • Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  North End House

  North End

  Durham

  DH1 4LW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  North End House

  North End

  Durham

  DH1 4LW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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