Dietitian

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Chelmsford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£46,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Nutritional Assessment Meal Planning Patient Counseling Multidisciplinary Collaboration Eating Disorder Management Patient Education Communication Skills Empathy

FULL DESCRIPTION

Dietitian

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Dietician to join the team. This is a full time/37.5 hour role.

  • Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
  • Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
  • Location: [Employer hidden] Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ
  • Workplace type: Onsite
  • Compensation: £27,700 - £46,000 / year

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. 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 counseling to patients and families about balanced nutrition, healthy eating behaviors, 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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 specialized settings, preferably with patients suffering from eating disorders. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in nutritional assessment, meal planning, and counseling 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.

For more information about the role, you can email [contact hidden].

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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. [Employer hidden] will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Documents

  • Dietician job description.pdf
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