Senior Dietitian

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health foundation trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Dietitian to join their Dietetics Team. This role focuses on delivering specialized interventions for patients with Severe Mental Illness and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates should be Registered Dietitians with experience in weight management and secure settings. The position offers a supportive culture, training opportunities, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Collaborative culture with team events

Tailored training opportunities

Structured support for professional development

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in weight management, Type 2 Diabetes, and obesity comorbidities.
• Experience working in secure or forensic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based interventions for patients with Severe Mental Illness.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team and external partners.
• Provide training and mentorship to practice staff and students.
• Support weight management and related obesity comorbidities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian

Valid UK registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Position Overview

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dietitian to join our dynamic Dietetics Team within Secure Inpatient Services at Roseberry Park, Middlesbrough. This pivotal role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across Low and Medium Secure Services, supporting both male and female service users.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist, evidence‑based interventions focused on physical health conditions for patients with Severe Mental Illness, Learning Disabilities and Autism within a forensic setting.
• Collaborate closely with the multi‑disciplinary team, external partners and stakeholders, contributing to service development.
• Provide training delivery to practice staff and mentorship to students.
• Support weight management, Type 2 Diabetes and related obesity comorbidities for the patient population.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes measurement.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with clinical experience in weight management, Type 2 Diabetes and obesity comorbidities.
• Valid UK registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience working in secure or forensic settings preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Benefits & Development

• Collaborative culture with regular speciality team meetings and team events.
• Tailored training opportunities designed to meet the complex needs of our patient population.
• Structured support through a robust clinical management supervision framework.
• Active support for continued professional development and lifelong learning.
• Possibility of sponsorship for Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa (subject to eligibility).
• Smoke‑free environment committed to staff, service users and visitors.

About the Trust

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust covering County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We provide education, prevention, crisis and specialist care, supporting patients, families and carers towards better mental health. Our Trust values community engagement and strives to deliver high‑quality mental health care throughout the region.