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Adult Eating Disorder Specialist Dietitian
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2281179
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a driven and enthusiastic Band 7 dietitian for a 12 month maternity cover post. The post holder will be based at our main service hub at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford across both our outpatient and day care service. Part of the role may require cross-site work at our other hub in Leatherhead.You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care for adults (18+) with moderate to severe eating disorders. The role includes nutritional assessment and treatment, delivering individual and group interventions, care planning and coordination, providing dietetic guidance to colleagues and partner services and clinical supervision of colleagues and dietetic students.
Main duties of the job
Suitable for someone who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge and is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for people with moderate to severe eating disorders as a member of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
17 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,657 to £58,785 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-8184563-CYPS
Job locations
Farnham Road Hospital
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To adhere to the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics
Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with trust policies and legal requirements.
Be part of the multidisciplinary eating disorders team, participating in the provision of assessments, care planning and treatment of adults with eating disorders and attending/chairing regular meetings to discuss care.
Undertake initial assessments and report to and advise referrer on assessment and treatment outcomes.
Liaise with acute hospitals, specialist eating disorder units and other services to ensure effective and safe patient care and continuity.
Act as a care coordinator for an agreed case load to ensure each person has a defined care plan to meet their needs and care is delivered in line with trust policies.
To receive clinical and managerial supervision with another member of the dietetic and/or eating disorders team and accept support and guidance as appropriate.
To plan own workload within the parameters of responsibility and to seek advice when required.
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information using methods appropriate to age, ability and culture.
Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that regard to dignity, individuality, self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their carers is given.
Through the appraisal and supervision systems, identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development to develop knowledge and skills.
Provide dietetic consultation and education to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders and their carers/loved ones, in both our daycare and outpatient settings
To provide dietetic advice and education to members of the multidisciplinary team and other services as required.
Attend and contribute to the regular trust-wide dietetic team meetings.
To work in collaboration with other eating disorder service dietitians to ensure consistent practice across the service.
Together with the clinical supervisor, monitor the overall standard of services given to patients in case load and take appropriate action to manage case load and demand for services offered effectively and efficiently.
Develop and run group educational sessions around nutrition considerations with eating disorders for daycare patients, including a practical cookery group.
Contribute to the training and education of other professionals about eating disorders and the dietetic treatment and management.
Offer support, supervision and mentoring for dietetic placement students.
Evaluate the quality of the service provided and recommend changes as appropriate to the service manager and/or supervisor.
Be responsible for identifying opportunities for research and audit activities which would contribute to the development and operation of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To adhere to the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics
Take responsibility for maintaining accurate and timely records of all work undertaken in accordance with trust policies and legal requirements.
Be part of the multidisciplinary eating disorders team, participating in the provision of assessments, care planning and treatment of adults with eating disorders and attending/chairing regular meetings to discuss care.
Undertake initial assessments and report to and advise referrer on assessment and treatment outcomes.
Liaise with acute hospitals, specialist eating disorder units and other services to ensure effective and safe patient care and continuity.
Act as a care coordinator for an agreed case load to ensure each person has a defined care plan to meet their needs and care is delivered in line with trust policies.
To receive clinical and managerial supervision with another member of the dietetic and/or eating disorders team and accept support and guidance as appropriate.
To plan own workload within the parameters of responsibility and to seek advice when required.
To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information using methods appropriate to age, ability and culture.
Ensure high standards of care are provided, and that regard to dignity, individuality, self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals and their carers is given.
Through the appraisal and supervision systems, identify own training needs and undertake continuous professional development to develop knowledge and skills.
Provide dietetic consultation and education to adults with moderate to severe eating disorders and their carers/loved ones, in both our daycare and outpatient settings
To provide dietetic advice and education to members of the multidisciplinary team and other services as required.
Attend and contribute to the regular trust-wide dietetic team meetings.
To work in collaboration with other eating disorder service dietitians to ensure consistent practice across the service.
Together with the clinical supervisor, monitor the overall standard of services given to patients in case load and take appropriate action to manage case load and demand for services offered effectively and efficiently.
Develop and run group educational sessions around nutrition considerations with eating disorders for daycare patients, including a practical cookery group.
Contribute to the training and education of other professionals about eating disorders and the dietetic treatment and management.
Offer support, supervision and mentoring for dietetic placement students.
Evaluate the quality of the service provided and recommend changes as appropriate to the service manager and/or supervisor.
Be responsible for identifying opportunities for research and audit activities which would contribute to the development and operation of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC Registered professional in Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification dietetic experience of band 6 level or above
- Experience of eating disorder and/or mental health dietetics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC Registered professional in Dietetics
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification dietetic experience of band 6 level or above
- Experience of eating disorder and/or mental health dietetics
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.
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.
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
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Farnham Road Hospital
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Farnham Road Hospital
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)