About this role
Job summary
Ellern Mede is seeking an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team at our flagship Ridgeway hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of specialist dietetic services within a leading eating disorder service for children, young people, and young adults.
You will play a key role in providing high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care, supporting patients and their families throughout treatment, recovery, and discharge.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Conduct comprehensive dietetic assessments, including anthropometry, diet history, and activity analysis
Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based nutrition care plans
Provide specialist dietetic support to patients with a range of eating disorders, including complex and treatment-resistant cases
Deliver family-based treatment approaches, supporting parents and carers
Analyse food diaries and provide constructive feedback to promote recovery
Design tailored feeding plans, including oral nutritional supplements and nasogastric feeding
Support patients during hospital stays, home leave, and discharge planning
Facilitate group sessions on healthy eating and nutrition
Multidisciplinary Working
Collaborate closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Contribute to Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes and care planning
Support patients in real-world settings (e.g. social eating in cafés/restaurants)
Provide training and guidance to staff on eating disorder management
Governance, Research & Development
Participate in clinical audits, research initiatives, and quality improvement
Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare detailed reports
Engage in continuous professional development (CPD)
Ensure all practice aligns with safeguarding, professional standards, and relevant legislation
About us
Ellern Mede Ridgeway Hospital provides specialist inpatient treatment through two programmes:
Recovery Unit
High Dependency Unit (HDU)
The service supports patients requiring varying levels of clinical care, including those detained under mental health legislation. The aim is to stabilise physical and psychological health and support transition to step-down services or community care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede is seeking an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team at our flagship Ridgeway hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of specialist dietetic services within a leading eating disorder service for children, young people, and young adults.
You will play a key role in providing high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care, supporting patients and their families throughout treatment, recovery, and discharge.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Full member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Desirable
N/A
Experience Essential
1-year post-graduate clinical dietetic experience Experience working with a range of clinical presentations
Desirable
Experience in eating disorders Experience in mental health settings Experience working with children and young people
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Ellern Mede Group
Address The Ridgeway
Holcombe Hill
London
Greater London
NW7 4HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)