Job Description

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Are you seeking a temporary role as a Dietitian and interested in exploring working in the field of mental health dietetics?

We are looking for a Dietitian to join our Bank to provide cover to 3 of our Neuropsychiatry Services:

• Cygnet Pindar House, Barnsley is a 22 bed Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation facility for men affected by acquired brain injuries.
• Cygnet Newham House, Middlesbrough - a Neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility for women, a first for Cygnet Health Care, comprising 20 bed hospital.
• Cygnet St William’s, Darlington - a 12 bed Neuropsychiatric service offering care and treatment to those affected by acquired brain injuries.

Role details:

Hourly rate: up to £31.22 per hour

Hours: 16 - 24 hours per week

All locations provide treatment for individuals affected by a range of neurological conditions. The hospitals are a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington’s Disease, a caring and long-term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms. The services are able to accept unplanned, often urgent admissions where a service user requires a safe place to start treatment at the earliest possible time.

What we want from you

The Dietetic work will vary between a direct caseload, unit-based clinics and group work; managing a range of complex presentations including nutrition support, weight management and a Food First approach. The post-holder will provide a full Dietetic assessment of individuals’ needs, resulting in individualised dietetic plans and work in close collaboration with the catering team, Speech and Language Team and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist advice on oral and alternative feeding regimes.

Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in either a neurorehabilitation or mental health setting, with excellent communication and IT skills. A working knowledge of neurorehabilitation is essential.

What next?

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