Job summary
We are a small team of three Mental Health Dietitians working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton and Stockport. This post covers Pennine's South Division adult and older age mental health wards in Stockport.
To develop and deliver an effective, specialised, nutrition advisory and dietetic service to patients under the care of mental health and learning disability services within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
This is a ward based role.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist clinical dietetic support to mental health wards across the Trust (Adults, Older people and Rehabilitation and High Support). You may also be required to provide cover for Mental Health Wards in other areas of Pennine and Oldham Adult Learning Disabilities service which includes Home Enteral Tube Feeding.
To deliver training to mental health staff and patient groups on nutritional issues.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject and Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registered as a dietitian with the HCPC
Evidence of CPD including specialist post-registration courses to diploma level or equivalent experience
Experience of managing a dietetic case load.
Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy
Relevant clinical dietetic experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject and Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registered as a dietitian with the HCPC
Evidence of CPD including specialist post-registration courses to diploma level or equivalent experience
Experience of managing a dietetic case load.
Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy
Relevant clinical dietetic experience
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject plus post-graduate diploma/MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics/Dietetics
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD training to diploma level in relevant area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of a special interest group
- Accredited BDA course in mental health / learning disabilities
- Basic clinical supervisory skills training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical dietetic experience
- Experience of managing a dietetic case load
- Demonstrable NHS experience
- Experience of MDT working skills and working independently
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions and dementia
- Experience of enteral feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy
- Awareness of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics and Standards of Proficiency
Desirable
- Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Able to convey complex information in an understandable way
- Good presentation skills
- Good written communication skills
- Good key board skills (word-processing, data inputting)
- Good anthropometric measurement skills
- Good time management skills
- Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject plus post-graduate diploma/MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics/Dietetics
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD training to diploma level in relevant area or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of a special interest group
- Accredited BDA course in mental health / learning disabilities
- Basic clinical supervisory skills training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical dietetic experience
- Experience of managing a dietetic case load
- Demonstrable NHS experience
- Experience of MDT working skills and working independently
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions and dementia
- Experience of enteral feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy
- Awareness of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics and Standards of Proficiency
Desirable
- Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Able to convey complex information in an understandable way
- Good presentation skills
- Good written communication skills
- Good key board skills (word-processing, data inputting)
- Good anthropometric measurement skills
- Good time management skills
- Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
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).
