Mental Health Dietitian — Recovery‑Focused Nutrition

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

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.