Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Manchester is looking for a part-time Dietetic Assistant Practitioner. In this fixed-term role, you will support service users with mental health conditions through dietary interventions and contribute to a multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of eating, drinking and nutritional matters.
• Awareness of the role of Dietitian.
• Experience working with service users with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry a delegated caseload under the responsibility of a Registered Dietitian.
• Provide Dietetic support to service users with mental health conditions.
• Engage service users in dietary intervention plans.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Part-time (18.75 hours) Dietetic Assistant Practitioner on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave (9 months) within the Nutrition and Dietetic Service. This role is based at North Manchester General.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT). You will play a key role in supporting the delivery and development of our Nutrition and Dietetic service.

What we can offer:

A diverse caseload to help you develop skills and knowledge in areas such as weight management, diabetes, 1:1 consultation, group work, and nutrition support under the supervision of a registered Dietitian.

Opportunities to promote and support nutritional screening on the wards, liaise with catering services, and contribute to updating and developing resources.

Regular management, clinical, and peer supervision, with strong encouragement for professional growth and development.

Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Interested?

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Charlotte Herman, Advanced Dietitian — contact number available in the post.

Please Note: This post is a fixed-term contract, 18.75 hours, for 9 months to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

To carry a delegated caseload which remains with the responsibility of the Registered Dietitian, often working without direct supervision.

To provide Dietetic support to service users who have a range of mental health conditions.

To engage service users and other health care professionals in the implementation and dietary intervention plans and/or activities to support them in achieving identified goals and to promote well-being.

Contribute to the delivery of education programmes (with support from the wider multidisciplinary team) including adapting/creating recipes, shopping and support cooking sessions for service users e.g. Motiv8, healthy lifestyle groups and afternoon tea.

To promote a positive image of people with mental health conditions and of the Dietetic Service within the Trust.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff and delivers services from over 122 locations, providing inpatient and community-based mental health care across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 437-7446864

Job locations: North View, North Manchester General Delaunays Road, Manchester M8 5RB

Benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 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

Knowledge Essential

• Basic knowledge of eating, drinking and nutritional matters relating to service users in own area.
• Basic knowledge of nutritional analysis.
• Ability to plan and deliver sessions to both service users and other health care professionals.

Experience Essential

• Awareness of role of Dietitian
• Experience working with service users with mental health conditions.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of working with groups of people who have eating and drinking difficulties
• Experience of food and fluid charts
• Experience of running group sessions.

Skills Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Good decision making, problem solving and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own clinical caseload.
• Demonstrate organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service checks may be required in line with policy. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.