Community Dietitian

Nhs Professionals Limited; Manchester; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts at Trust

Support line access

Training and development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Descrizione del lavoro

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Dietitian to join the Community Dietitian team in Longsight Health Centre, Manchester.

In this Band 6 locum role, you will deliver therapeutic assessments, manage a diverse caseload, and provide training within a multidisciplinary team.

Part-time hours (22.5 per week) with flexible shifts and opportunities to develop in neuro-rehabilitation dietetics.

Competenze

• Degree/Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics and HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of paediatric dietetic conditions is desirable.
• Clinical supervision and MDT collaboration are essential.

Mansioni

• Perform therapeutic assessments and deliver tailored treatment programs.
• Manage a diverse caseload with complex physical and psychological conditions.
• Provide expert clinical advice, support, and training for colleagues and junior staff.
• Contribute to evidence-based interventions and service improvements.
• Support inpatient and outpatient clinical caseloads.

Conoscenze

Therapeutic assessments

Clinical advice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Formazione

Degree/Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Are you a skilled and compassionate Dietitian ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Main Duties of the Job

As a Specialist Dietitian, you will work autonomously to:

• Perform therapeutic assessments and deliver tailored treatment programs.
• Manage a diverse caseload with complex physical and psychological conditions.
• Provide expert clinical advice, support, and training for colleagues and junior staff.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based interventions and innovative service improvements.
• Support both inpatient and outpatient clinical caseload
• You will be a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a coordinated approach to patient care, and have opportunities to lead within neuro-rehabilitation dietetics as required.

About Us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted: 15 July 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £20.15 an hour

Contract: Locum

Duration: 11 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: M0042-89755

Job locations: 526 Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RR, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Title: Community Dietitian

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Longsight Health Centre

Pay Rates: £20.15 per hour

Shift Patterns: 22.5 hours per week, flexible hours across Monday to Friday

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Dietitian ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Community Dietitian Responsibilities

As a Specialist Dietitian, you will work autonomously to:

• Perform therapeutic assessments and deliver tailored treatment programs.
• Manage a diverse caseload with complex physical and psychological conditions.
• Provide expert clinical advice, support, and training for colleagues and junior staff.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based interventions and innovative service improvements.
• Support both inpatient and outpatient clinical caseload
• You will be a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a coordinated approach to patient care, and have opportunities to lead within neuro-rehabilitation dietetics as required.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• Degree/Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics and HCPC registration. Evidence of postgraduate training in nutritional support is essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge of treatment for paediatric dietetic conditions
• Car owner/driver and access to car for work is essential
• A broad range of clinical expertise, including managing complex caseloads, problem-solving, and effective multidisciplinary teamwork. Previous community work and supervisory experience are advantageous.
• Advanced reasoning, excellent communication, and strong organizational abilities. You should be adept at managing emotional and distressing situations and working effectively under pressure.
• In-depth understanding of relevant conditions, NHS developments, and evidence-based practice.

Benefits we can offer you in return

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job description can be provided upon request.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Dietician Qualifications
• HCPC Registered

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited

Address: 526 Stockport Road, Manchester, M13 0RR, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

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