Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

The post holder will be jointly responsible (dependant on experience) in setting up a weight management service, working with outside agencies in the borough. If desired, there will be opportunity to deliver other caseloads including enteral feeding and oral nutrition support (in homes, specials schools and outpatients), faltering growth, children with allergies and other general conditions.

The department is established as trainers for placements for dietetic students each year and you will be actively involved in student training and the training of other health professionals, as required.

Are you a dietitian with a passion for paediatrics?

We have a unique opportunity for a Band 5 to fast-track their career in our Community Paediatrics Service HMR, by undertaking a Band 5 to Band 6 development role. We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our team of three dietitians, a dietetic assistant and admin support.

You will offer a person-centred approach to aid independence and wellbeing, going the extra mile to ensure compassionate and personalised patient care. In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities which will be fully funded.

We are committed to creating a fulfilling department which prioritises work life balance and health and wellbeing. Please speak to us about how we can accommodate any flexible working requests., Candidates must be qualified dietitians registered with the HCPC, with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.