Part time Dietitian

Job summary Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join the team at Dunnock View, a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will support service users within the hospitals secure mental health services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. This position is part time, working 22.5 hours per week. With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan. As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service, offering assessment, formulation and treatment to people and their families/carers. You will act as a key link between the nursing team, the catering department, leading on the management of the dining room and nutrition support strategies on the unit. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. As a Dietitian you will be: Assessing service users weight and advise regarding, weight, calories, and special meal plans Working as an autonomous dietetic practitioner to carry a complex inpatient and outpatient caseload, using evidence-based and people-focused principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in service users. Main duties of the job A part-time Dietitian is needed at Dunnock View to support individuals with mental health disorders. The role involves working 22.5 hours a week as part of a multi-professional team in the hospital's secure services. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, creating nutrition plans, and liaising with various departments. The position requires experience in the NHS or private sector, specifically with disordered eating and mental health. The Dietitian is expected to deliver specialist treatment plans and offer support during ward rounds. Other duties include pre-admission screenings, dietetic assessments, and inspecting the hospital menu. The position offers career development opportunities and requires HCPC registration. About us Elysium Healthcare provides treatment across 42-bed service facilities like Dunnock View, catering to men and women who have undergone trauma and have mental health disorders. Being a part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a unique approach in delivering quality care with a network of over 80 services around England and Wales. Their team of about 8,000 employees work across several services including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Their global network extends over 10 countries and includes over 86,000 employees worldwide, offering immense growth opportunities. Details Date posted 03 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £50,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1546182306 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Clacton-on-Sea CO16 0BX United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join the team at Dunnock View, a service providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will support service users within the hospital’s secure mental health services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. This position is part time, working 22.5 hours per week. With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a complex caseload, which will see you create individual rapports with service users as you learn about their health concerns, goals and dietary restrictions and preferences to create a healthy nutrition plan. As a Dietitian, you will deliver and offer contributions to the development of the specialist treatment plans and pathways as you maintain close contact with local community teams. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of the service, offering assessment, formulation and treatment to people and their families/carers. You will act as a key link between the nursing team, the catering department, leading on the management of the dining room and nutrition support strategies on the unit. A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. As a Dietitian you will be: Assessing service users’ weight and advise regarding, weight, calories, and special meal plans Working as an autonomous dietetic practitioner to car