Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian

Cornwall Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Dobwalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a specialist eating disorder dietitian to support a countywide children’s eating disorders service. The role involves clinic facilitation, assessments with paediatricians, MDT collaboration, and cross-clinical appointments.

The postholder will be supported by two clinical leads and will work across community settings, contributing to audits and service development. This is a permanent, NHS community role with flexible patterns.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to HPC registration.
• Registration as a Dietitian.
• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
• Experience delivering dietetic services in the community and in mental health settings.
• Postgraduate diploma level or equivalent advanced clinical training.

Responsibilities

• To plan and deliver a high quality Nutrition and Dietetic service to this area and contribute to service development as required.
• To work as a senior autonomous practitioner delivering a high quality dietetic service in Cornwall Foundation Trust.
• To help to support and/or establish audit and robust evaluation of the dietetic service.
• To have a high level of knowledge, skills and experience and deal with situations in a timely and empathic manner.
• To be responsible for nutrition and dietetic participation in multi-professional teams and contribute to policy making as directed by the head of service.
• To work as a key member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
• To work as a key member of the Dietitians Mental Health Team within Cornwall Foundation Trust.

Skills

Mental health understanding

Data evaluation

Stress management

Education

Nutrition/Dietetics degree

Dietitian registration

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to go out to advert for a specialist eating disorder dietitian to join our countywide children's eating disorder service.

The postholder will be supported by our two clinical lead dietitians, and part of a welcoming broader MDT. This is a community position which will involve facilitating dietetic clinics, joining with other clinicians to conduct assessments, joining with paediatricians as part of their clinics, and joining therapists in appointments as required too.

Main duties of the job

• To plan and deliver a high quality Nutrition and Dietetic service to this area and contribute to service development as required.
• To work as a senior autonomous practitioner delivering a high quality dietetic service in Cornwall Foundation Trust.
• To help to support and/or establish audit and robust evaluation of the dietetic service.
• To have a high level of knowledge, skills and experience in order to approach tasks with an open and understanding mind and deal with situations in a timely and empathic manner.
• To be responsible for nutrition and dietetic participation in multi-professional teams and contribute to policy making as directed by the head of service.
• To work as a key member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
• To work as a key member of the Dietitians Mental Health Team within Cornwall Foundation Trust.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted: 20 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 201-26-828-A

Job locations: Applicant Preference - bases for mileage are in Truro, Newquay or Liskeard - service is countywide

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Registration as a Dietitian
• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
• A wide range of post registration dietetic experience including delivery of services in the community and some experience of working in Mental health services
• Specialist Dietetic Training at Post graduate diploma level or relevant equivalent experience gained through substantial advanced clinical practice

Desirable

• Advanced certificate in counselling skills or counselling experience
• Membership of the British Dietetic Association Mental Health Group.
• Working with people with mental illness and eating disorders.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of mental illness and how this may impact on the nutritional and dietetic needs of an individual.
• An ability to evaluate and report on complex data
• Able to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

Clinical Lead Dietitian for CYP Eating Disorders: Morwenna Lugg, [e-mail], 01579373781