Lead Dietitian (Inpatient Mental Health)

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Dietitian for Inpatient Mental Health Services to champion nutrition as part of recovery and wellbeing across our inpatient sites.

You will provide expert dietetic assessment, lead service development, and support catering and food standards while working with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based, person-centred care across multiple sites. This role requires HCPC registration and strong leadership in a complex care environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Dietitian with substantial post-registration experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for improving physical health outcomes for people with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert dietetic assessment and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Lead service development initiatives and promote evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Support catering and food standards across mental health sites and collaborate with MDTs.
• Influence policy and practice to improve patient outcomes.
• Work autonomously at an advanced level and travel across sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dietetic expertise

Clinical assessment

Project management

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Dietitian for Inpatient Mental Health Services to champion nutrition as part of recovery and wellbeing across our inpatient sites.

You will provide expert dietetic assessment, lead service development, and support catering and food standards while working with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based, person-centred care across multiple sites. This role requires HCPC registration and strong leadership in a complex care environment.