Job summary
Are you a Dietitian looking for a new challenge? Or are you a Dietitian already working in mental health looking for a new opportunity to develop and expand your skills? We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Advanced Dietitian for 11 months maternity cover commencing in September 2023.
You will have the opportunity to work across a range of different mental health units within Greater Manchester. You will manage a complex caseload which will include older adults, mother and baby, substance misuse, forensic and adults of working age looking at all aspects of Dietetic care; including weight management, diabetes, nutrition support, enteral feeding, eating disorders and much more. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team and supervise a team of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a specialist case load of patients with complex nutritional and psychiatric needs, using evidence based and person centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.
- To take responsibility in planning, developing and evaluating the dietetic service and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the service.
- To manage resources within clinical and professional area with minimal supervision e.g. staff, nutritional products and equipment.
- To actively support the GMMH Dietetics Lead, and contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide dietetic services and health promotion activities.
- To provide leadership to junior staff through leadership and appraisal.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for details.
Staff Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for details.
Staff Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Experience in Mental Health Trust
- oExperience of working with children, young people (CYP) Adults and/or families in varied contexts
Desirable
- The understanding of appraisal and it's contribution to personal and professional development.
- oTo manage a specialist case load of patients with complex nutritional and psychiatric needs
Criteria
Essential
- An up to date knowledge of Mental Health assessments and treatments, using evidence based practice.
Desirable
- oTo manage resources within clinical and professional area with minimal supervision
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Experience in Mental Health Trust
- oExperience of working with children, young people (CYP) Adults and/or families in varied contexts
Desirable
- The understanding of appraisal and it's contribution to personal and professional development.
- oTo manage a specialist case load of patients with complex nutritional and psychiatric needs
Criteria
Essential
- An up to date knowledge of Mental Health assessments and treatments, using evidence based practice.
Desirable
- oTo manage resources within clinical and professional area with minimal supervision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
