Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting career opportunity in the Manchester Eating Disorders Service, for a permanent, part-time dietitian (16.5 hours per week). We are an adult community eating disorders service, which provide assessment, support and treatment for people who have mild to severe eating disorders, within Manchester, as well as offering support for their loved ones.
It is an exciting period of change in the service, after being successful in receiving new funding to expand the team, which will help us to transform the way we work with people who experience eating difficulties in Manchester. The role has been created as part of this expansion, to increase dietetic provision in the team. The post holder will work closely and be supervised by our advanced dietitian in the service, and be supported by other member of our MDT.
We are looking for someone who has experience of working as a dietitian within mental health settings. Experience of working in eating disorders is desirable, but not essential, as training and support will be provided. The right candidate will be someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about working with this client group, is confident in working autonomously, as well as contributing and supporting the wider MDT.
Main duties of the job
The role will include offering individual dietetic assessments and treatment as part of an MDT care plan, facilitating groups, as well as working alongside other members of the team.
The role will also include offering group dietetic support for our clients, supporting and training team members in dietetic and nutritional advice, providing consultation and liaison to other teams and agencies as appropriate, and supporting the evaluation and development of dietetic support in the team.
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
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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 Education Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Experience Essential
- Experience of working with service users who have mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders.
- Experience of facilitating dietetic groups.
Knowledge Essential
- Have knowledge of mental health difficulties and its impact with experience/knowledge of working as a clinician.
Desirable
- Have knowledge of the serious physical health risks specific to eating disorders.
Skills Essential
- Have experience of developing, implementing and evaluating interventions.
- Have experience of communicating and working effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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 Education Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Experience Essential
- Experience of working with service users who have mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders.
- Experience of facilitating dietetic groups.
Knowledge Essential
- Have knowledge of mental health difficulties and its impact with experience/knowledge of working as a clinician.
Desirable
- Have knowledge of the serious physical health risks specific to eating disorders.
Skills Essential
- Have experience of developing, implementing and evaluating interventions.
- Have experience of communicating and working effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users who have mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders.
- Experience of facilitating dietetic groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of mental health difficulties and its impact with experience/knowledge of working as a clinician.
Desirable
- Have knowledge of the serious physical health risks specific to eating disorders.
Skills
Essential
- Have experience of developing, implementing and evaluating interventions.
- Have experience of communicating and working effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users who have mental health
Desirable
- Experience of working with service users with eating disorders.
- Experience of facilitating dietetic groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge of mental health difficulties and its impact with experience/knowledge of working as a clinician.
Desirable
- Have knowledge of the serious physical health risks specific to eating disorders.
Skills
Essential
- Have experience of developing, implementing and evaluating interventions.
- Have experience of communicating and working effectively with service users, carers, other agencies and professionals.
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).
