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Salary for this role£42,510 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
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Role description
Job summary
Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join Thornford Parkas a Dietitian. As a Dietitian you will support service users within the hospitals secure mental health and learning disabilities services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the dietetic service across the hospital, supporting the ongoing implementation of the Hospitals Nutrition and Hydration Strategy; helping to enable people to make informed healthier choices more easily when it comes to eating and drinking. With experience in managing a caseload using theoretical and practical experience, you will be involved in completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. In this role you will have the opportunity to engage in clinical supervision and training as part of enhancing your skill set and development. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, youll receive support from the local and regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. Initially this role will part time 22.5 hours per week permanen
Main duties of the job
This role is for a Dietitian at Thornford Park as part of Elysium Healthcare. The key responsibilities include supporting service users in a secure mental health setting and contributing to the hospitals Nutrition and Hydration Strategy. You will work both individually and as a team member to deliver dietetic services, involve in planning interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The role emphasizes teamwork and offers opportunities for training and clinical supervision. It is part-time with 22.5 hours per week and provides comprehensive benefits, such as annual leave, career development, and financial wellbeing support.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a network with over 8,000 employees and more than 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization operating in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safe recruitment practices, being a Disability Confident employer, and maintaining inclusive recruitment. The organization strives for the welfare and safeguarding of service users, with all candidates undergoing DBS disclosure.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£42,510 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1551612116
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Thatcham
RG19 8ET
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join Thornford Parkas a Dietitian.
As a Dietitian you will support service users within the hospital’s secure mental health and learning disabilities services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team.
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the dietetic service across the hospital, supporting the ongoing implementation of the Hospital’s Nutrition and Hydration Strategy; helping to enable people to make informed healthier choices more easily when it comes to eating and drinking.
With experience in managing a caseload using theoretical and practical experience, you will be involved in completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
In this role you will have the opportunity to engage in clinical supervision and training as part of enhancing your skill set and development.
With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from the local and regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.
Initially this role will part time 22.5 hours per week permanent role with support from the current lead dietitian.
As a Dietitian, you will be:
Being involved and active in the development of a need led service.
Providing dietetic clinical services both on an individual and group basis.
Completing assessments, plan, implement intervention and evaluate outcomes as per individual service users care-pathway, enabling the service users in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
Planning and implementing individual and group interventions collaboratively with patients.
Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
Maintaining accurate patient records, including care notes, written reports (as appropriate) following hospital and professional standards.
Establishing effective communication with patients and their carers, all staff and other agencies.
Implementing and developing evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid patient mental health recovery.
Providing training and education will be a central part of this role.
Maintaining and developing close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues.
Providing a professional contribution to, and liaison with clinical teams, associated disciplines and external agencies.
To be successful in this role:
Diploma or degree in Dietetics
HCPC Registration
Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA
Experience of working in a similar setting
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £42,510 pro rata
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
Pension contribution, to help secure your future
Onsite free parking
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma or degree in Dietetics; HCPC Registration; Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA; Experience of working in a similar setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
