We are a small team of three Mental Health Dietitians working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton and Stockport. This post covers Pennine's South Division adult and older age mental health wards in Stockport.

To develop and deliver an effective, specialised, nutrition advisory and dietetic service to patients under the care of mental health and learning disability services within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

This is a ward based role.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist clinical dietetic support to mental health wards across the Trust (Adults, Older people and Rehabilitation and High Support). You may also be required to provide cover for Mental Health Wards in other areas of Pennine and Oldham Adult Learning Disabilities service which includes Home Enteral Tube Feeding.

To deliver training to mental health staff and patient groups on nutritional issues.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject and Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

• Registered as a dietitian with the HCPC

Evidence of CPD including specialist post-registration courses to diploma level or equivalent experience

Experience of managing a dietetic case load.

Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy

Relevant clinical dietetic experience

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject plus post-graduate diploma/MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics/Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD training to diploma level in relevant area or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Member of a special interest group
• Accredited BDA course in mental health / learning disabilities
• Basic clinical supervisory skills training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical dietetic experience
• Experience of managing a dietetic case load
• Demonstrable NHS experience
• Experience of MDT working skills and working independently

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions and dementia
• Experience of enteral feeding

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy
• Awareness of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics and Standards of Proficiency

Desirable

• Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good oral communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Able to convey complex information in an understandable way
• Good presentation skills
• Good written communication skills
• Good key board skills (word-processing, data inputting)
• Good anthropometric measurement skills
• Good time management skills
• Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system
• Able to reflect and appraise own performance
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

The Meadows

Owens Farm Drive

Stockport

SK2 5EQ

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