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 6 Specialist Dietitian for 12 months fixed term maternity leave cover, commencing January 2026.
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, adults of working age. You will be 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 help to supervise a team of Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Student Dietitians.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that the highest professional standards and attitudes are maintained at all times so that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice/research.
The post holder will be professionally accountable for their own complex caseload and also responsible for overseeing an effective/high quality specialist Dietetic Service across the Trust; supporting Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Student Dietitians. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of services providing input into mental health services using evidence based and person-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of professional and clinical work, working to agreed local, national and professional standards.
In addition to this the post holder will provide specialist advice to the Trust and support the organisation to deliver its food and nutrition policies through the provision of specialist advice, resources, training and education.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that Dietetic Assistant Practitioners receive supervision and support appropriate to their role and ensure that Appraisals are in place.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and post graduate qualification in Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietician
- Evidence of CPD and Professional Portfolio
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.
- Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate post qualification experience of up to 2 years within various clinical settings and age groups relevant to the post.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- 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 Assistant Practitioners and dietetic students.
Knowledege
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the potential nutritional needs associated with mental health service users and their effective management
- Demonstrate an understanding of the professional/legal issues e.g confidentiality, consent and best interests.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
- Awareness of equal opportunity and diversity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice including policy drivers such as the Mental Health Strategy, NICE Guidelines, Public Health Strategy, Social Inclusion agenda.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
- Audit and research
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and post graduate qualification in Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietician
- Evidence of CPD and Professional Portfolio
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.
- Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate post qualification experience of up to 2 years within various clinical settings and age groups relevant to the post.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- 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 Assistant Practitioners and dietetic students.
Knowledege
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the potential nutritional needs associated with mental health service users and their effective management
- Demonstrate an understanding of the professional/legal issues e.g confidentiality, consent and best interests.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
- Awareness of equal opportunity and diversity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice including policy drivers such as the Mental Health Strategy, NICE Guidelines, Public Health Strategy, Social Inclusion agenda.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
- Audit and research
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).
