Job summary
Are you a Dietitian looking for a new challenge in a unique and rewarding clinical setting? Would you like to work autonomously while still feeling supported and connected to a wider team?
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 7 Advanced Dietitian to join our Adult Forensic Services (AFS) at the Riverside Centre on a part-time basis (0.8 WTE/30 hours).
You will lead the dietetic input across our low and medium secure forensic inpatient units, supporting service users with complex mental and physical health needs on their recovery journey. This is a specialist and autonomous post where your expertise will directly shape care and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
As the lead Dietitian for AFS, you will provide specialist clinical input across a wide-ranging and rewarding caseload. Key areas include:
- Supporting patients who are underweight or at refeeding risk
- Delivering tailored weight management advice and interventions
- Providing diabetes education and dietary management
- Delivering individual dietetic assessments and group education sessions
You'll work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence based, person-centred care, and you'll be a visible advocate for the role of nutrition in mental health recovery in the AFS.
Although this is a standalone post within AFS, you won't be working in isolation. You will have access to:
- Regular clinical supervision and line management
- Peer support and CPD opportunities via the wider GMMH dietetic network
- Study days, training, and leadership opportunities
This is a dynamic, rewarding role offering autonomy, development, and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of people facing complex challenges.
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
Staff benefits
- 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
- 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
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. Completed, currently 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 or qualification. Specialist training
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post registration experience in various clinical settings and age groups relevant to the post. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Extensive clinical experience in a range of mental health settings. Participation in service development. Experience of managing/supervising junior team members or a 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 students. Experience of working within a secure setting and with patient group
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in both physical and mental health settings. Ability to contribute towards strategic planning. Effective leadership skills and the willingness to develop. Planning and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries. Presentation and training skills. Ability to communicate effectively. professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in both physical and mental health settings. Ability to contribute towards strategic planning. Effective leadership skills and the willingness to develop. Planning and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries. Presentation and training skills. Ability to communicate effectively. professional and personal development.
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
- oPresentation skills oReport writing oAudit and research oTraining on specific topics or sharing knowledge
Other Requirements
Essential
- Member of the British Dietetic Association Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with the service needs. Good work attendance rate Computer literacy and competence Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and proactively respond to changing priorities Some travel across the Trust may be required.
Desirable
- Innovative and self-directing
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. Completed, currently 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 or qualification. Specialist training
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post registration experience in various clinical settings and age groups relevant to the post. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Extensive clinical experience in a range of mental health settings. Participation in service development. Experience of managing/supervising junior team members or a 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 students. Experience of working within a secure setting and with patient group
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in both physical and mental health settings. Ability to contribute towards strategic planning. Effective leadership skills and the willingness to develop. Planning and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries. Presentation and training skills. Ability to communicate effectively. professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in both physical and mental health settings. Ability to contribute towards strategic planning. Effective leadership skills and the willingness to develop. Planning and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries. Presentation and training skills. Ability to communicate effectively. professional and personal development.
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
- oPresentation skills oReport writing oAudit and research oTraining on specific topics or sharing knowledge
Other Requirements
Essential
- Member of the British Dietetic Association Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with the service needs. Good work attendance rate Computer literacy and competence Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and proactively respond to changing priorities Some travel across the Trust may be required.
Desirable
- Innovative and self-directing
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).
