Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietician to join our Children's & Young Peoples Eating Disorders Service across Wigan and Bolton.
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 service. The post holder will work flexibly using evidence based and person-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.
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 service. The post holder will work flexibly 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.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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
To provide clinical leadership and professional management of Dietitians Trustwide. 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. The post holder will work flexibly across a range of services providing input into both district and specialist 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 the Dietitians receive supervision and support appropriate to their role and ensure that Personal Development Plans (PDPs) are in place.
The post holder will also contribute towards business planning associated with the Dietetic Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- British Dietetic Association accredited course.
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post registration experience in various clinical settings and age groups relevant to the post.
- Extensive clinical experience in a range of mental health settings
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and managing the nutritional needs of mental health service users, including: dementia, forensic, adolescent, alcohol and drugs and general adults.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Platt Bridge Health Centre
Wigan
WN2 5NG