Dietician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health hospital in Chelmsford is seeking a committed Dietician to conduct nutritional assessments, develop meal plans, and provide education for patients with eating disorders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Dietetics, be registered with HCPC, and have experience in a mental health setting. This full-time role offers a salary between £27,700 and £46,000, along with generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Childcare vouchers

Career development

Personal health insurance

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients.
• Develop and implement individualized meal plans.
• Provide education and counselling about nutrition.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and medical staff.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust nutrition interventions.

Skills

Compassionate

Honest

Resilient

Documentation maintenance

Empowering service users

Experience with eating disorders

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

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 health care 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 registered with HCPC**

As a Dietician your key duties include:
• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Capable to maintain documentation
• Helping to empower & support service user independence
• Experience in a mental health setting and preferably have worked with eating disorder patients

The successful Dietician will receive an excellent salary of £27,700 - £46,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Care first - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Childcare vouchers
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary benefits

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