Dietitian

The post holder will: Be able to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to patients, which will include giving unwelcome or difficult to accept information Must be able to communicate with groups and individuals who have a range of mental health conditions e.g. delivery of regular psycho education group To consult and to liaise as appropriate with other agencies regarding eating disorders To participate along with team members in maintaining robust and close links with other services to assist further developing the transition process for individuals e.g. CAMHS services. Develop therapeutic relationships with service users and their families in a manner sensitive to cultural and religious needs To participate in risk management of individuals with eating disorders Will require a range of skills including negotiation, influence, persuasion and diplomacy Work with patients and carers who may at times be antagonistic and hostile To occasionally treat service
users who may have challenging or difficult behaviour. To negotiate change with groups or individuals or carers to enable them to achieve dietary/ treatment targets set using counselling, motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques Good written/oral skills To communicate complex information effectively using appropriate aids and skills with individuals that have complex and or special needs and where there may be cultural differences and /or a barrier to understanding The post holder will have regular contact with the following and must be able to communicate effectively -Service manager and team lead -Other members of the Service -Service users and their carers -CPA Care Coordinators -Other professional colleagues -Catering workers -External agencies and internal departments, partner organisations -Dietetic students Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement. Dont delay