Dietitian

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Compensation: £27,700 - £46,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Dietician to join the team. This is a full time/37.5 hour role.

We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person‑centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Dietician, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with eating disorders to identify deficiencies and dietary challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized meal plans that support recovery while addressing medical and psychological needs.
• Provide education and counselling to patients and families about balanced nutrition, healthy eating behaviours, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and medical staff to create integrated treatment plans.
• Monitor patients’ progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and help manage complications related to eating disorders.

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable dietician with proven experience working in clinical or specialised settings, preferably with patients suffering from eating disorders. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in nutritional assessment, meal planning, and counselling tailored to complex psychological and medical needs. Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, is essential to provide holistic care. We value excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to motivate and support patients through their recovery journey. A commitment to staying current with the latest research and evidence‑based practices in nutrition and eating disorder management is also important.

What we will give you in return

• Subsidised meals
• Birthday Holiday – Your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses