Dietician

Jupiter Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a committed Dietician for their mental health hospital in Chelmsford. The role involves conducting nutritional assessments, developing meal plans, and collaborating with medical staff to support patients with eating disorders. This full-time position offers an excellent salary with generous benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment for career development and personal health.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Life Assurance

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Childcare vouchers

Career development opportunities

Personal health insurance

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Dietetics and be registered with HCPC.
• Experience in a mental health setting, preferably with patients with eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with eating disorders.
• Develop individualized meal plans and provide education/counseling.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and medical staff to create treatment plans.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust nutritional interventions.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Documentation

Empowering service users

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC Registration

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Dietician

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Dietician to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Chelmsford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers.

The hospital has established an excellent reputation for providing high standards of treatment for a diverse range of mental health difficulties including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress.

To be considered for this position, you must hold a degree in Dietetics and be registered with HCPC.

Key Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with eating disorders to identify deficiencies and dietary challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized meal plans that support recovery while addressing medical and psychological needs.
• Provide education and counselling to patients and families about balanced nutrition, healthy eating behaviors, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and medical staff to create integrated treatment plans.
• Monitor patients’ progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and help manage complications related to eating disorders.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient.
• Capable of maintaining documentation.
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.
• Experience in a mental health setting, preferably with patients with eating disorders.

Salary and Benefits:

The successful Dietician will receive an excellent salary of £27,700 - £46,000 per annum. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours a week. Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP).
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Employee Assistance Services.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Career development opportunities.
• Personal health insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.

Reference ID: 3754

To apply for this position, please call 01216380567 or send your CV.