Lead Dietitian

Reference

PRI100901

Location

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, 100 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, SK8 3DG

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

Up to £50,000 DOE

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is a leading independent mental health hospital in the North West, providing a range of specialist inpatient services across adult acute, eating disorders, CAMHS, and rehabilitation care pathways.

We are proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive and progressive environment. As part of our continued investment in patient wellbeing and multidisciplinary expertise, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Dietitian to join our dedicated clinical team.

The Role:
As Lead Dietitian, you will take the strategic and clinical lead for dietetic services across the hospital. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based nutritional care plans tailored to the mental health needs of our service users, with a particular focus on those within our eating disorder pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the dietetic provision across a range of mental health services
• Provide expert nutritional assessment and interventions, particularly for patients with complex dietary needs
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, supporting care planning, treatment, and recovery
• Offer supervision, training, and support to other team members as needed
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC registered Dietitian
• Significant post-registration experience, ideally in mental health or eating disorders
• Leadership experience or strong ambition to lead within a clinical setting
• Excellent communication, teamworking, and organisational skills
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary reflective of your experience and expertise
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to CPD, training, and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme and other Priory benefits
• Free on-site parking and subsidised meals

Join us in making a real difference to the lives of people affected by mental health challenges.

 

Division DBS info

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

08/06/2025