Band 5 Dietitian - The Barberry | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham is looking for a Registered Dietitian to join their Adult Mental Health team. This role involves addressing the nutrition and hydration needs of inpatients and collaborating with various services to enhance physical health for individuals with mental health conditions. The position is primarily on-site at The Barberry Centre with possible remote work options. Join a compassionate and committed team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian looking to expand skills.
• Experience or knowledge in mental health nutrition and hydration.

Responsibilities

• Meet nutrition and hydration needs of inpatients.
• Work in partnership with various services to improve physical health.

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to join our Adult Mental Health team across Birmingham and Solihull.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian who is looking to expand and develop their skills, or learn new skills in a mental health setting. The post focuses on meeting the nutrition and hydration needs of inpatients and working in partnership with a range of services to promote improved physical health for people with mental health conditions at different stages of recovery.

The department base is The Barberry Centre (Edgbaston, Birmingham) with travel to Trust sites across the city. An element of remote working is negotiable. This post is Mon-Fri; no weekend work or bank holiday cover is required.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Lizzie Whitehead (Team Lead): 07985883920.

Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse and includes areas with high levels of deprivation, creating demand for services and ensuring access to help for everyone who needs it. We are a compassionate, inclusive and committed team working to provide excellent care. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, as this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.