Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 437-7481762
Employer Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Riverside Centre Town Prestwich Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2025 23:59
Band 7 Advanced Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Are you a Dietitian looking for a new challenge in a unique and rewarding clinical setting? Would you like to work autonomously while still feeling supported and connected to a wider team?
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 7 Advanced Dietitian to join our Adult Forensic Services (AFS) at the Riverside Centre on a part-time basis (0.8 WTE/30 hours).
You will lead the dietetic input across our low and medium secure forensic inpatient units, supporting service users with complex mental and physical health needs on their recovery journey. This is a specialist and autonomous post where your expertise will directly shape care and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
* Supporting patients who are underweight or at refeeding risk
* Delivering tailored weight management advice and interventions
* Providing diabetes education and dietary management
* Delivering individual dietetic assessments and group education sessions
You’ll work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence based, person-centred care, and you’ll be a visible advocate for the role of nutrition in mental health recovery in the AFS.
Although this is a standalone post within AFS, you won’t be working in isolation. You will have access to:
* Regular clinical supervision and line management
* Peer support and CPD opportunities via the wider GMMH dietetic network
* Study days, training, and leadership opportunities
This is a dynamic, rewarding role offering autonomy, development, and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of people facing complex challenges.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
* Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and post graduate qualification in Dietetics. HCPC registered Dietician Evidence of CPD and Professional Portfolio
* British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses. Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice. Completed, currently accessing or willing to undertake master’s level programme. Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as cognitive behavioural counselling, motivational interviewing skills. Clinical supervision skills. Leadership and management training or qualification. Specialist training
Experience
* Significant demonstrable post registration experience in various clinical settings and age groups relevant to the post. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Extensive clinical experience in a range of mental health settings. Participation in service development. Experience of managing/supervising junior team members or a team
* Experience of assessing and managing the nutritional needs of mental health service users, including: dementia, forensic, adolescent, alcohol and drugs and general adults. Collaborative and partnership working. Experience of facilitating health promotion sessions. Developing service user leaflets and training resources. Liaison with catering services. Supervising Dietetic students. Experience of working within a secure setting and with patient group
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in both physical and mental health settings. Ability to contribute towards strategic planning. Effective leadership skills and the willingness to develop. Planning and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries. Presentation and training skills. Ability to communicate effectively. professional and personal development.
* Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in both physical and mental health settings. Ability to contribute towards strategic planning. Effective leadership skills and the willingness to develop. Planning and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries. Presentation and training skills. Ability to communicate effectively. professional and personal development.
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrate effective Communication skills. Effective assessment and care planning skills. Good decision making and negotiating skills. Ability to manage and prioritise own clinical cases. Demonstrate organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
* Presentation skills Report writing Audit and research Training on specific topics or sharing knowledge
Other Requirements
* Member of the British Dietetic Association Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with the service needs. Good work attendance rate Computer literacy and competence Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and proactively respond to changing priorities Some travel across the Trust may be required.
* Innovative and self-directing
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – clickhere .
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Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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