Mental Health Inpatient Dietitian (NHS AfC: Band 6 (Subject to job evaluation) OR 5/6 developme[...]

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Derbyshire Healthcare NHS as a Specialist Mental Health Dietitian, providing essential dietetic services to inpatient units. This role offers opportunities for newly qualified dietitians to develop professionally with structured support. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and contribute to a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave

Ongoing training

Health discounts

Pay progression

Employee assistance

Support networks

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration as a dietitian is essential.
• Membership of the BDA and its Mental Health group is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic services to mental health inpatient units.
• Deliver training and supervise students.
• Manage referrals related to nutrition support and weight management.

Skills

Experience in mental health settings

Nutritional training

Willingness to travel

Education

Four-year undergraduate or two-year postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC registration as a dietitian

Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Job description

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NHS AfC: Band 6 (Subject to job evaluation) OR 5/6 development post

Main area: Specialist Mental Health Dietitian. Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6 (Subject to job evaluation) OR 5/6 development post. Contract: Permanent. Hours:

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week (Ideally full time. Will consider part time/flexible working/compressed hours/small amount of remote working (approx. 20%)). Job ref 383-SPE-5721-25

Site: Inpatient Dietetics, AHP Hub, Ashbourne Centre. Town: Derby. Salary: Band 5 £29,970-36,483 OR Band 6 £37,338-44,962 - Experience dependent. Closing date: 26/05/2025 23:59. Interview date: 05/06/2025

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and make a difference

We are rated ‘good’ by the CQC, with some outstanding services. We pride ourselves on our 'People First Culture', promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a motivated dietitian to join our inpatient mental health dietetics team in Derbyshire. This is a Band 6 role, but we also welcome newly qualified dietitians to apply for a Band 5 role, with structured support to develop to Band 6.

The post involves providing specialist dietetic services to mental health inpatient units, delivering training, supervising students, and contributing to service development. Support is provided by a friendly team committed to supervision and CPD.

Based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby, travel to Radbourne unit and Chesterfield sites (Derwent Unit and Walton Hospital) is required, with travel expenses reimbursed. Flexibility in location and working days may be needed.

Main duties

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health nutrition and dietetic services across Derbyshire inpatient sites. Manage referrals related to nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, and eating disorders, with supervision from the Inpatient Lead Dietitian. Liaise with other services and provide nutritional training to healthcare professionals.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and contribute to a compassionate, enthusiastic workforce. Benefits include flexible working, annual leave, ongoing training, health discounts, pay progression, employee assistance, and support networks.

Responsibilities

Refer to the detailed job description and person specification. For newly qualified dietitians, progression from Band 5 to Band 6 will be supported through competencies and preceptorship. Flexibility in work location and pattern is available; contact Megan Lomax for more info.

Person specification

Essential - Attainment and qualifications

• Four-year undergraduate or two-year postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a dietitian
• Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Membership of the BDA specialist Mental Health group

Essential - Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Willingness and ability to travel across sites within working hours, with expenses reimbursed
• Experience or training in mental health settings, with relevant courses
• Postgraduate dietetic experience relevant to the role

Additional info

We support flexible working arrangements and are a Disability Confident Employer. For application support, contact the recruitment team. DBS costs are the applicant's responsibility, with initial costs paid by the Trust.

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.