Dietitian

Priory Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory Group offers a Dietitian position at Priory Hospital Roehampton in London. You will assess and plan personalized nutrition care, supporting patient recovery within a dedicated MDT team.

Applicants must hold a BSc or MSc in Dietetics with HCPC registration. This full-time post requires 37.5 hours weekly and a commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• BSc/MSc in Dietetics required.
• Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and personal care plans for patients with mental health needs.
• Provide evidence-based nutritional advice to support recovery and overall health.
• Support patients with eating disorders and complex nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists as part of the MDT.
• Monitor nutritional progress and adapt treatment plans to individual needs.
• Deliver nutritional education and promote healthy relationships with food.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with guidelines.
• Contribute to risk assessments and care planning in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Dietitian

Clinical assessments

MDT collaboration

Nutrition education

Education

BSc/MSc Dietetics

HCPC registration

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Dietetics

Job description

Salary: £27,704 - £46,000 / year
Working Pattern: Full Time / 37.5 Hours
Location: Roehampton
Priory Hospital Roehampton has an opportunity for a qualified Dietitian to join our team. We offer evidence-based treatment programmes, delivered by our dedicated team who are committed to providing expert treatment for your challenges, supporting you to get back on track. Located in London, Priory Hospital Roehampton has excellent links to motorways, trains, tubes, and buses.
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualised care plans for patients with a range of mental health needs.
• Provide evidence-based nutritional advice and interventions to support recovery, wellbeing and overall physical health.
• Support patients experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating behaviours and complex nutritional needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists, to deliver holistic patient care.
• Monitor patients’ nutritional progress, review treatment plans and adapt interventions in line with their individual needs.
• Deliver nutritional education and promote healthy relationships with food, nutrition and eating behaviours.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all assessments and interventions meet professional standards and relevant clinical guidelines.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, care planning and risk assessments to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care.

Essential for the Role – Dietitian

Applicants must hold a BSc or MSc in Dietetics, or a BSc in a relevant science subject alongside a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential.

The Following Experience Would Be Beneficial

Experience delivering nutritional assessments, developing individualised nutrition care plans and supporting patients with mental health conditions, eating disorders or complex nutritional needs would be beneficial. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), delivering evidence-based nutritional interventions and monitoring patients’ progress is desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care and promote positive relationships with food and nutrition, would also be advantageous.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.