Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Priory Hospital Glasgow for a HCPC Registered Dietitian to develop practice and provide a clinical service within the Adult Specialist Eating Disorder Unit.
The role is offered on a Part Time basis working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. The salary for part time is between £24,600 - £28,920.
Priory Hospital Glasgow is a specialist inpatient treatment centre providing support for mental health conditions and addictions, including depression treatment, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and private autism assessments for adults.
Key Responsibilities
The role includes managing a caseload of patients with complex eating disorders as well as other mental health conditions and co-morbidities both individually and in a group setting, menu planning and support, effective working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, facilitating family meetings and contributing to the discharge planning process.
- You will respond promptly to referrals, carrying out consultations and comprehensive assessments to understand each client's dietary and nutritional needs and develop appropriate, personalised intervention plans.
- You will take responsibility for planning, delivering, monitoring and reviewing dietary and nutritional interventions, ensuring they continue to meet each patient's individual needs and remain aligned with the recommendations outlined in their overall therapy plan.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential for the role – Dietitian Applicants must hold a BSc or MSc in Dietetics, or a BSc in a relevant science subject with a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics, and must be HCPC registered.
We are looking for an individual with a range of transferrable skills, who is highly motivated and enthusiastic about working with this client group. Previous experience of working within eating disorders and mental health setting is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses