Dietitian

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered Dietitian to join our team at Foss Park Hospital, York, working across four Adult and Older People’s inpatient wards. This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills in a specialist area of dietetics while making a real difference to patient care.

Your primary focus will be to provide individualised nutrition care plans to patients with a range of mental health conditions including depression, psychosis, and dementia.

Previous mental health experience is desirable but not essential – we will provide training, supervision, and ongoing development to help you build confidence and progress in this rewarding field.

You’ll join one of the largest and most established specialist mental health and learning disability dietetic teams in the UK, with strong professional networks. We offer:

• Structured clinical and management supervision.
• Regular specialty team meetings for peer support and skill development.
• Access to training and CPD opportunities to help you grow in this specialist area.
• A supportive environment focused on quality, safety, and continual improvement

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality dietetic assessment and interventions for adults and older people in inpatient mental health settings.
• Work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care planning.
• Provide individualised nutrition care plans and tailored interventions for patients with a variety of physical and mental health conditions and complex needs.
• Participate in staff and student training, audit, research activities, and pathway development to enhance service quality.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

If you think this post is for you then please apply. If you have any questions or require further information prior to applying, please contact Laura Cowley , Lead Dietitian - [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you. Please be aware that the interview format for this position will be Face-to-Face