Specialist Dietitian

MFT; Wythenshawe; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is recruiting a Band 6 Gastroenterology dietitian based at Wythenshawe Hospital. You’ll lead nutrition assessment and support for complex GI patients, including oral, enteral and parenteral options, while working within a proactive multidisciplinary team.

You’ll hold HCPC registration, a dietetics degree, and experience in teaching and CPD delivery. The role offers opportunities for career development and involvement in innovative patient care

Qualificações

• HCPC registration and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Experience in gastroenterology nutrition management and critical care pathways.
• Ability to develop tailored nutrition support plans for complex cases.
• Experience in teaching, auditing and research activity.

Responsabilidades

• Assess nutritional needs of GI patients and develop treatment plans.
• Provide nutrition support via oral, enteral and parenteral routes.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, speech and other therapists.
• Contribute to teaching, audits and CPD activities.

Conhecimentos

Advanced communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Leadership qualities

Education delivery & training

Clinical supervision experience

Formação

Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC Registered Dietitian

Higher degree or advanced diploma in Dietetics

Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Group Clinical Update Course

Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

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Main area Dietetics Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Based across WTWA) Job ref 349-CSS-8397647-RL4

Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Wythenshawe Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 08:00

Job overview

Based at Wythenshawe Teaching Hospital, you’ll be close to vibrant Manchester, enjoying its culture and excellent transport links. Whilst also working in the relatively calm surroundings of suburban hospitals.

To be a successful gastroenterology &gastrointestinal surgery dietitian you must possess knowledge & experience in assessment, monitoring, & treatment strategies for oral, enteral & parenteral nutrition. You will be supported by lead dietitians to develop your skills in complex nutritional support.

As we work together to improve the services provided to our local community & those accessing our regional specialist services, you & your patients will benefit from the biggest electronic record system & innovative online patient portal.

We develop our workforce; you can really grow with the knowledge & guidance shared by our multi-sited dietetic working groups. Why not contribute by writing an article for our wellbeing newsletter, presenting at a CPD event, or supporting the preregistration training programme. Want more opportunities, consider the career paths of your colleagues who have accessed research training, undertaken a non-medical prescribing course, advanced their clinical competencies, developed their leadership skills, & expanded their educator abilities.

Be part of our passionate dietetic team at MFT, where you’ll be a highly valued member of our amazingly diverse seventy strong dietetic team, who make a real difference across 4 hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

As a gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery dietitian you’ll build a strong rapport with patients, supporting their nutritional needs during a hospital visit for severe and often distressing complaints. For instance, a high output stoma, short bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal obstruction/perforation, decompensated liver disease, or IBD flare. During outpatient consultations, you’ll assist patients with their recovery & in the management of other chronic conditions such as a functional bowel disorder, coeliac disease, pancreatitis or bile acid malabsorption.

Have a recognised dietetics degree or equivalent & registered with the HCPC; you’ll assess the nutritional condition of patients, make dietetic diagnoses, give therapeutic treatment options, & provide evidenced-based tailored advice. As the consistent practitioner, you’ll review outcomes to facilitate a patient’s goals.

Your advanced communication skills will produce records achieving national & local standard.A n empathetic clinician, you’ll show compassion in difficult situations.

A valued member of multi-disciplinary services, you’ll work with highly skilled specialist nurses, doctors, speech & language therapists, & psychiatrists.

You’ll access regular coaching, supervision & yearly appraisal. What’s more, after 12 months in your band 6 role you may be offered to join our band 6 speciality exchange programme, with the possibility to expand your knowledge & skills in other fields.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment.If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Qualifications

• Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian
• Higher degree or advanced diploma in Dietetics
• Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Group Clinical Update Course or equivalent Advanced Dietetic approved course
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Experience

• Relevant post registration clinical experience
• Experience of regular teaching and delivery of presentations - locally
• Produce and present clear / concise and timely written information
• Clinical supervisory student training course & regular involvement in student training and assessmentPortfolio of audit / research experience
• Member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
• Published audit / research

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of clinical dietetics including anthropometric measurement, biochemical interpretation & devising highly complex nutritional treatment plans
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance
• Participation in continuing professional development to ensure evidence based practice

Clinical Skills

• Advanced communication; motivation, questioning & listening skills (completion of advanced counselling skills course)
• Can work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to reflect & critically appraise own work & that of others
• Able to prioritise work load & projects
• Produce and present clear / concise and timely written information.
• Demonstrate Leadership Qualities
• Ability to work with a range of age groups
• European Computer Driving License

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.