Job overview

Are you looking to further your experience working in eating disorders?

We are currently recruiting for a full time Dietetic Assistant  (37.5 hours / week), to work with us in an adult specialist eating disorder unit, on a permanent contract. This is a role within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, offering a wealth of clinical experience and development opportunities.

 We are a friendly, energetic and dynamic team who are proactive and visionary, focusing on excellent patient centred care. You will be based within the multidisciplinary team which includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Medics, Nursing and Psychology.

You will also be part of the wider growing  and dynamic mental health dietetic team across Oxford Health. This includes Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Dietetic Apprentices specialising in mental health, based across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and BSW (Bath & NE Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire). The dietetic team covers a wide range of clinical specialities including adult eating disorders, adult mental health, children and young people, secure in-patient services, and mental health services for older people.

Main duties of the job

This post will allow you the opportunity to develop your skills working with adults with an eating disorder and you will be involved in individual work, groupwork, quality improvement projects, catering as well as participating in eating with the patients.

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

•  Gathering relevant clinical information from medical and nursing notes, care plans, drug charts, patients and carers
• Liaise with nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team, for example, Occupational Therapists about the patient’s nutritional plan
• Negotiate dietetic interventions in specified situations as per established protocols
• Assess meal plan compliance
• Regularly liaise with the supervising dietitian about all aspects of patients’ nutritional care

There is a commitment to personal development and CPD and an expectation that all staff are involved in corporate departmental project work, audit/research and teaching of other healthcare professionals. All staff are actively involved in student training and we offering dietetic apprenticeships which all staff will also be involved in supporting. There is a strong AHP community within the Trust with significant opportunities to support integrated working and showcasing the achievements of AHPs within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team