Dietitian

Jupiter Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,700 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Group Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free meals on duty

Employee Assistance Services

Continuous learning and development

Childcare vouchers

Career development

Personal health insurance

Employee assistance programme

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Dietitian to join an exceptional mental health hospital near Chelmsford, Essex. You must hold a degree in Dietetics and be registered with HCPC.

The role involves nutritional assessments, tailored meal plans, and education for patients and families, in collaboration with the clinical team. The position is permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics required; HCPC registration essential.
• Experience in mental health settings is desirable, especially with eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with eating disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized meal plans supporting recovery while considering medical and psychological needs.
• Provide education and counselling to patients and families about balanced nutrition and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and medical staff to create integrated treatment plans.
• Monitor progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and manage eating-disorder-related complications.

Skills

Compassionate

Honest & resilient

Documentation skills

Empowerment of service users

Mental health experience

Eating disorder experience

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

About the role

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Dietitian 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.

Eligibility

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 behaviours, 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 and preferably having worked with eating disorder patients.

Salary & Benefits

The successful Dietitian 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

Reference ID: 3754

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 01216380567 or send your CV.