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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Community Dietitian

The closing date is 19 January 2026

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Job summary

Band 5 Community Dietitian

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly team of Community Dietitians and Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

The post will suit a dietitian who thrives on variety and wishes to experience patient care in arrange of different settings (clinics/ home visits/care homes and ward based intermediate care)

You will maintain skills in a range of clinical areas including nutrition support, gastroenterology, liver and pancreatic conditions, diabetes, and other long-term conditions.

You will enjoy managing patients holistically in their community setting, liaising with acute dietitians, tertiary centres and other health professionals as needed.

You will be an excellent communicator enjoying both 1-1 consultations and telephone consultations and enjoy working with other professionals on the inpatient intermediate care unit

If successful you will join a friendly team with 9 dietitians, a dietetic assistant practitioner and clerical support based within easy access of Manchester and the peak district

If you want to be part of a friendly department, which is committed to high quality Dietetic care we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

See job description for full details.

As part of the Community Dietetic Service, you will assess, implement and monitor nutritional care plans for adult patients referred to the service.

You will provide a service for patients in a range of locations including clinics (face to face and via phone), patients in their own homes, care homes, and on the ward based intermediate care unit.

You will be interested in maintaining a wide range of dietetic skills You will be involved in initiatives to ensure the appropriate prescribing of nutritional supplements and will participate in training on malnutrition including screening and first line interventions as needed.

You will be involved in the training of student dietitians during their placements as needed

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-AHP5CD-12-25

Job locations

Community Dietitians Selbourne House

Union Street

Hyde (Greater Manchester)

SK14 1NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Current Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

  • Member of BDA

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good practical knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions.
  • Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement to their use
  • Able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach to the nutritional management of a range of conditions

Experience

Essential

  • Experience /placement working in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience in a community setting

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to travel
  • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Good communication in both written and verbal forms
  • Able to use judgement to interpret and analyse information
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Current Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

  • Member of BDA

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good practical knowledge of the dietetic treatment of a range of conditions.
  • Knowledge on the ACBS criteria for nutritional supplements and ability to apply reasoning and judgement to their use
  • Able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach to the nutritional management of a range of conditions

Experience

Essential

  • Experience /placement working in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience in a community setting

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to travel
  • Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Good communication in both written and verbal forms
  • Able to use judgement to interpret and analyse 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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Dietitians Selbourne House

Union Street

Hyde (Greater Manchester)

SK14 1NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Dietitians Selbourne House

Union Street

Hyde (Greater Manchester)

SK14 1NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Dietitian Team Lead

Katie Mann

katie.mann@tgh.nhs.uk

07796525578

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-AHP5CD-12-25

Job locations

Community Dietitians Selbourne House

Union Street

Hyde (Greater Manchester)

SK14 1NG


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