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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 06 October 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (18.75 hours) Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Nutrition and Dietetic Service on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave (9 months).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT). You will play a key role in supporting the delivery and development of our Nutrition and Dietetic service.

What we can offer:

A diverse caseload to help you develop skills and knowledge in areas such as weight management, diabetes, 1:1 consultation, group work, and nutrition support under the supervision of a registered Dietitian.

Opportunities to promote and support nutritional screening on the wards, liaise with catering services, and contribute to updating and developing resources.

Regular management, clinical, and peer supervision, with strong encouragement for professional growth and development.

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Interested?

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Charlotte Herman, Advanced Dietitian

? 07944287928

Please Note: This post is a fixed-term contract, 18.75 hours, for 9 months to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

To carry a delegated caseload which remains with the responsibility of the Registered Dietitian, often working without direct supervision.

To provide Dietetic support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions.

To engage service users and other health care professionals in the implementation and dietary intervention plans and/or activities to support them in achieving identified goals and to promote well-being.

Contribute to the delivery of education programmes (with support from the wider multidisciplinary team) including adapting/creating recipes, shopping and support cooking sessions for service users e.g. "Motiv8", healthy lifestyle groups and "afternoon tea"

To promote a positive image of people with mental health conditions.

To promote a positive image of the Dietetic Service within the Trust.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

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.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-7446864

Job locations

North View

North Manchester General Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • oBasic knowledge of eating, drinking and nutritional matters relating to service users in own area.
  • oBasic knowledge of nutritional analysis.
  • oAbility to plan and deliver sessions to both service users and other health care professionals.

Experience

Essential

  • oAwareness of role of Dietitian
  • oExperience working with service users with mental health conditions.
  • oExperience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

  • oExperience of working with groups of people who have eating and drinking difficulties
  • oExperience of food and fluid charts
  • oExperience of running group sessions.

Skills

Essential

  • oDemonstrate effective communication skills.
  • oGood decision making, problem solving and negotiating skills.
  • oAbility to manage and prioritise own clinical case load.
  • oDemonstrate organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • oBasic knowledge of eating, drinking and nutritional matters relating to service users in own area.
  • oBasic knowledge of nutritional analysis.
  • oAbility to plan and deliver sessions to both service users and other health care professionals.

Experience

Essential

  • oAwareness of role of Dietitian
  • oExperience working with service users with mental health conditions.
  • oExperience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

  • oExperience of working with groups of people who have eating and drinking difficulties
  • oExperience of food and fluid charts
  • oExperience of running group sessions.

Skills

Essential

  • oDemonstrate effective communication skills.
  • oGood decision making, problem solving and negotiating skills.
  • oAbility to manage and prioritise own clinical case load.
  • oDemonstrate organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

North View

North Manchester General Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

North View

North Manchester General Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Dietitian

Charlotte Herman

charlotte.herman@gmmh.nhs.uk

07944287928

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-7446864

Job locations

North View

North Manchester General Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


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