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Dietitian - North London Forensic Service
Job Title
Advanced Specialist Mental Health Dietitian
Band
Band 7
Hours Of Work
37.5
Location (BEH, C&I, Both)
North London Forensic Service, BEH
Specialty/Department
Physical Health Team, Specialist Services
Accountable To
Physical Health Lead
Responsible To
Therapies Service Manager
The post holder will work as a member of the large AHP and physical health team within the North London Forensic Service (NLFS). NLFS provides medium and low secure in-patient services for those suffering from mental illness and/or learning disabilities, forensic intensive care unit and forensic outreach services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dietitian who is passionate about working as part of a multi-disciplinary team for the North London forensic service. The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience working with complex mental health conditions, within a specialist forensic mental health inpatient unit, focusing upon nutrition support, weight management, diabetes and gastroenterology. You will be expected to have a strong commitment to ongoing professional and personal development. There will be a community component to the role when required. The role will involve the assessment and implementation of care plans for patients. The post holder will work as an autonomous advanced practitioner, and provide a high standard of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and highly specialist expert advice to patients and carers. You will develop and promote a holistic, supportive and patient centered service.
Please contact Alex for further details
