Job overview
Manchester Eating Disorders Service is seeking a dedicated, forward-thinking, and highly organised dietitian to join our dynamic and experienced team on a part-time basis ( WTE/15 hours).
This is a unique opportunity to lead dietetic input alongside our part time band 6 dietitian, and work as part of a multidisciplinary adult community team. You will play a key role in delivering evidence-based dietetic care to adults accessing our service, as well as offering support to their families and carers.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in specialist mental health settings, embraces variety, and can work both independently and as part of a cohesive team. If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to providing high-quality, timely, and person-centred care, this role is for you.
You will join a dedicated, friendly, and person-centred team with a diverse MDT consisting of:
1. Clinical and Counselling Psychologists
2. Dietitians
3. CBT Therapists
4. Support Worker
5. Mental health Practitioners
6. Specialist doctors
Main duties of the job
As the lead Dietitian for Manchester Eating Disorder Service, you will provide specialist clinical input across a wide-ranging and rewarding caseload.
Key areas include:
7. Providing dietetic assessments, specialist advice, treatment, and dietary counselling for a clients with a range of eating disorders.
8. Development and implementation of highly specialised care plans and risk assessments, adjusting them when required.
9. Provide and maintain support for clients and their loved ones.
10. Provide clinical supervision to junior staff.
11. Utilise expertise to offer support and advice to members of the MDT.
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.
Please see the attached job description and personal spec for more detailed information
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.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
12. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
13. Excellent pension
14. Cycle to work scheme
15. Salary sacrifice car scheme
16. Wellbeing programme
17. fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
18. Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and post graduate qualification in Dietetics. HCPC registered Dietician Evidence of CPD and Professional Portfolio
Desirable criteria
19. 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
Essential criteria
20. 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
Desirable criteria
21. 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
Essential criteria
22. 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.
Desirable criteria
23. 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
Essential criteria
24. 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.
Desirable criteria
25. •Presentation skills •Report writing •Audit and research •Training on specific topics or sharing knowledge
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
26. 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.
Desirable criteria
27. Innovative and self-directing
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 – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
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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.