Specialist Eating Disorder CAMHS Dietitian

Join to apply for the Specialist Eating Disorder CAMHS Dietitian role at NHS Job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian specialised in eating disorders to join our team. This is a full‑time, flexible‑working, 8‑month fixed‑term maternity cover position starting on 5 January 2025. The post is based at the Wisteria Ward, a 12‑bed national inpatient eating disorders unit for children and adolescents aged 11‑18, located at Springfield University Hospital. Main Duties Provide highly specialised dietetic input to young people receiving inpatient treatment for eating disorders at South West London and St. George’s Mental Health Trust. Manage a caseload of young people with eating disorders, conduct dietetic assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions and work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Deliver nutritional advice, education and training to nursing staff, doctors, dietetic students and other health professionals. Maintain clinical governance standards, adhere to professional guidelines and record outcomes using appropriate measures. About Us South West London and St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is proud to belong to an inclusive, diverse, and anti‑racist community. We aim to provide the best quality care, rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, and we are committed to becoming ‘outstanding’. We invest £120m to upgrade our facilities and offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits. Key Information Site: Springfield University Hospital, 15 Springfield Drive, London, SW17 0YF Date posted: 03 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: 7 Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum (inclusive of Inner London HCAS) Contract: Fixed term (8 months) Working pattern: Full time Reference number: 294-CAMHS-7658274-JB Job Responsibilities Undertake clinical assessments and appropriate dietetic interventions for service users within mental health inpatient services. Work with clients with complex physical and psychological needs, using outcome measures as appropriate. Be aware of patients at high psychiatric risk and liaise with the team regarding management. Act as autonomous practitioner with full responsibility for dietetic management of the agreed caseload. Decide clinical priorities for own work area, balancing client activities with professional demands. Provide flexible service and cover other dietetic services as required. Maintain a high standard of clinical practice and adhere to British Dietetic Association standards. Actively involve in clinical team meetings, ward rounds, community meetings and care‑plan reviews. Person Specification – Training & Qualification Essential Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered as Dietitian with HCPC Desirable Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group Completion of the BDA clinical supervisory skills course Person Specification – Experience Post‑graduate experience with significant specialist level experience Experience of carrying a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting Experience related to food provision and catering Experience working with mental health service users Experience of working with children and/or adolescents Experience supervising junior staff within a formal supervision scheme (Desirable) Person Specification – Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of professional code of conduct (BDA, HCPC) and their application practice Medical understanding of mental illness and its effects on nutritional status Specialist knowledge of mental health dietetics Ability to be flexible, adapting approaches to suit different settings and service users Knowledge of professional standards of practice and familiarity with principles of clinical governance Desirable Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/or Motivational Interviewing skills Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Springfield University Hospital15 Springfield DriveLondonSW17 0YF Website: https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr