Dietitian

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli 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. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. 

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