Band 7 Advanced Dietitian | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Dietitian to join their Adult Forensic Services on a part-time basis. This role involves leading dietetic input for patients with complex health needs, offering tailored management plans, and advocating for nutrition in mental health recovery. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical dietetics and a compassionate approach to care. Opportunities for professional development are also available.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Study days and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dietitian in a clinical setting.
• Ability to support complex mental and physical health needs.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead dietetic input across low and medium secure units.
• Deliver tailored dietary assessments and group education.
• Advocate for nutrition's role in mental health recovery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Weight management

Diabetes education

Job description

Overview

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.

As the lead Dietitian for AFS, you will provide specialist clinical input across a wide-ranging and rewarding caseload. Key areas include:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Autonomy and Support

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 Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust

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.

How to Apply or Learn More

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)

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025