Dietitian

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Free meals while on duty

Care first - Employee Assistance

Continuous learning and development

Employee assistance programme

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a committed Dietitian for a mental health hospital in the Chelmsford area. You will assess patients, create personalized meal plans, and provide education to patients and families about nutrition and recovery.

The role requires HCPC registration and a degree in Dietetics, with opportunities to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, offering a salary of £27,700 to £46,000 per year and benefits including

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Dietetics and HCPC registration.
• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred, especially with eating disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family education.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and medical staff to create integrated treatment plans.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust nutrition interventions as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Documentation

Mental health experience

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC registered

Job description

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

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

As a Dietitian 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 Dietitian will receive an excellent salary of £27,700 - £46,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. 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)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Free meals while on duty
• Care first - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary benefits

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