Part-Time Dietitian, Inpatient Mental Health Support

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Tendring; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Ely-Vate platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Stream – wage access

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension

Annual leave

Job summary

Dunnock View, Tendring, is seeking a compassionate Dietitian to join a multidisciplinary team in a secure mental health service. Part-time 22.5 hours per week, with responsibilities across assessment, plan development, and nutrition-related care for adults experiencing mental health challenges.

You will work autonomously within a clinical team, coordinating with catering and community services to deliver personalised nutrition plans, counselling, and pathway development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Dietetics degree required; postgraduate diploma acceptable.
• Experience with mental illness is desirable.
• Maintain high professional competence.

Responsibilities

• Assess weight, calories and special meal plans.
• Autonomous dietetic practitioner for complex inpatient/outpatient caseload.
• Conduct pre-admission screenings and plan future interventions.
• Liaise with catering to review menus, allergens and portions.
• Support development/co-facilitation of group activities and staff training.
• Provide weekly progress reviews in ward rounds with the MDT.
• Provide one-to-one nutrition counselling on eating behaviours and health factors.
• Support families to understand nutrition at home.

Skills

HCPC registered

Education

BSc in Dietetics

Post qualification training

Job description

Dunnock View, Tendring, is seeking a compassionate Dietitian to join a multidisciplinary team in a secure mental health service. Part-time 22.5 hours per week, with responsibilities across assessment, plan development, and nutrition-related care for adults experiencing mental health challenges.

You will work autonomously within a clinical team, coordinating with catering and community services to deliver personalised nutrition plans, counselling, and pathway development.