Specialist Mental Health Dietitian | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a motivated Band 6 Specialist Dietitian for a 12-month fixed term maternity leave cover starting January 2026. The role involves managing a complex caseload across various mental health units within Greater Manchester, focusing on dietetic care for older adults, substance misuse, and more. The successful candidate will supervise Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Student Dietitians, ensuring care is delivered to the highest professional standards. Candidates must be registered Dietitians with relevant mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in mental health services.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload of diverse patients.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex dietetic care for mental health patients.
• Work flexibly across various mental health units.
• Supervise Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Student Dietitians.
• Provide specialist advice and training in dietetic services.

Skills

Experience in mental health dietetics

Weight management

Diabetes care

Nutrition support

Enteral feeding

Eating disorders

Supervision of assistants

Education

Registered Dietitian qualification

Job description

Employer:

Location:

Manchester, M25 3BL

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/01/2026

About this job

Are you a Dietitian looking for a new challenge?

Or are you a Dietitian already working in mental health looking for a new opportunity to develop and expand your skills?

We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Specialist Dietitian for 12 months fixed term maternity leave cover, commencing January 2026. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of different mental health units within Greater Manchester.

You will manage a complex caseload which will include older adults, mother and baby, substance misuse, adults of working age.

You will be looking at all aspects of Dietetic care; including weight management, diabetes, nutrition support, enteral feeding, eating disorders and much more.

You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team and help to supervise a team of Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Student Dietitians.

To ensure that the highest professional standards and attitudes are maintained at all times so that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice/research.

The post holder will be professionally accountable for their own complex caseload and also responsible for overseeing an effective/high quality specialist Dietetic Service across the Trust; supporting Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Student Dietitians.

The post holder will work flexibly across a range of services providing input into mental health services using evidence based and person-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of professional and clinical work, working to agreed local, national and professional standards.

In addition to this the post holder will provide specialist advice to the Trust and support the organisation to deliver its food and nutrition policies through the provision of specialist advice, resources, training and education.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that Dietetic Assistant Practitioners receive supervision and support appropriate to their role and ensure that Appraisals are in place.

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.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026