Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Manchester is seeking a part-time Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to support patients with a range of mental health conditions. You will work under the supervision of a registered Dietitian, offering nutritional consultation and support. The position allows for flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health and a commitment to promoting well-being.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of nutritional support methods.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Support registered Dietitian with delegated caseload.
• Provide dietary support to service users.
• Engage with service users for implementing dietary plans.
• Contribute to education programmes related to nutrition.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient support

Education

Relevant experience in health or dietary services

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (18.75 hours) Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Nutrition and Dietetic Service on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave (9 months).

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To promote a positive image of the Dietetic Service within the Trust.

Additional information

• All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
• The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
• We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you.
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• 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.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
• Do you have experience outside the NHS? We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
• Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff and delivers services from more than 122 locations across Greater Manchester.
• The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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)