b Overview /b p In this role you will deliver evidence-based nutrition guidance to adults with serious mental illness, supporting weight management and healthier lifestyles across Staffordshire. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary Lifestyle Service, offering face-to-face and digital support and travelling across the county. You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and monitor outcomes to drive meaningful health changes. This role combines clinical nutrition with behaviour change to improve participants’ wellbeing and reduce health disparities. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Provide high-quality, participant-centered nutritional care within a multidisciplinary team /li li Deliver one-to-one and group nutrition interventions for adults with obesity and co-morbidities /li li Assess nutritional needs and develop care plans aligned with NICE guidance /li li Monitor programme delivery using validated tools and report on patient outcomes /li li Maintain accurate records in line with governance and data protection policies /li li Contribute to service development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement /li li Attend multi-professional meetings to advise on management and discharge planning /li li Support safeguarding, CPD, and adherence to professional codes of conduct /li li Assist administrative duties related to patients and act as an ambassador for Everyone Health /li li Promote Healthy Communities Lifestyle Service to the public and stakeholders /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering specialist care to adults with mental illness in community or clinical settings /li li Current registration with Association for Nutrition (AfN) or British Dietetic Association (BDA) /li li Full UK driving licence with access to a car for business travel /li li Experience delivering nutrition support in group and 1-2-1 formats /li li Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team /li li Experience meeting targets and delivering high-quality health outcomes /li li Experience navigating safeguarding and confidentiality policies /li li Experience using information systems and recording data per national/local standards /li /ul ul li Empathy and people-first mindset /li li Strong communication and presentation skills /li li Motivation and ability to engage individuals and groups /li li Nutrition assessment and care planning /li li Behaviour change theories and counselling /li li Dietary education and healthy eating guidance /li /ul
Nutritionist employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
