About this role
Job summary
We currently have a band 5 vacancy within our team.
The successful candidate will work across Trafford Community supporting patients in their own home, residential / nursing home and clinic settings. This post is to cover adult services, though experience in peadiatrics could be offered,
Our caseload includes support for patients with a variety of different clinical conditions for example cancer, dementia, respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal conditions and age related illness.
We work closely with our community colleagues across the MDT to provide high quality patient care.
Strong communication and time management skills are essential to allow you to independently manage a caseload, but we will support via clinical supervision, and their will be support from other dietitians and team leads.
Team working skills are also key and we take a whole team approach to supporting and growing the dietitians in the team
Main duties of the job
To carry a general clinical caseload involving assessments and treatment plans for patients in their own home, residential / nursing home or clinic setting.
To give clinical dietetic advise as appropriate to support service planning and delivery.
To be involved with dietetic student training and supporting the development of the next generation of the dietetic workforce.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Honours degree in dietetics or equivlent Registration with HPC
Desirable
Membership of BDA and relevant special interest groups I.T skills Student training Further health related qulification
Knowledge Essential
Ability to manage caseload Ability to work s part of MDT Communication skills Time management skills Understanding of clinical governance Commitment to CPD I.T. Skills
Desirable
Knowledge of research and audit Awareness national guidance Experience supervising dietetic assistants Experience service development
Tranining and experience Essential
Experience of relevant conditions relating to nutrition and HEF Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Previous community experience
others Essential
UK driving license and access to own vehicle
Attributes Essential
Ability work alone different environments self motivated Ability manage crisis and rearrange workload Ability carry awkward loads and equipment Able to adopt sustained postures Maintain high level concentration Ability to work wit distressed patients/families
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Timperley Health centre
169 Grove Lane
Timperley
WA15 6PH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)