Dietitian

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Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 46,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

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

Chelmsford Mental Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join their team in the management and improvement of nutritional care for patients with eating disorders. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized nutrition strategies within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires HCPC registration and a degree in Dietetics, with experience in mental health settings preferred. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered for a full-time position in Chelmsford.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Compassionate

Documentation

Patient empowerment

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.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: