Specialist Dietitian

A rare opportunity has arisen to work in partnership with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Tier 4 North Wales Adolescent Service (NWAS), and Tier 3 Specialist Eating Disorders (SPEED) teams, as a Specialist Clinical Dietitian. The model for CAMHS assessment and intervention is the Maudsley Model of Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, which is evidence based and recommended in the recently updated NICE Guidelines for Eating Disorders (NICE, 2017).

The post holder will provide input to in-patients at NWAS, outpatient clinics (acute based and community) and group education of patients and staff. This post will give you the opportunity to work with the CAMHS/SPEED Teams to facilitate development of cutting edge Nutrition and Dietetic services in North Wales. You will have the opportunity to contribute to robust quality improvement processes for nutrition in the CAMHS unit.

This post would suit established or aspiring Eating Disorder Specialist Dietitian. All necessary support and supervision will be provided to the right individual.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.