Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 236-CSS-P328-26-A
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Highly Specialist Neuro Dietitian
Band 7
Job overview
Due to maternity leave. we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Specialist Neurology Dietitian to join our wider Neurosciences dietetic team, providing expert nutritional care to patients with complex neurological conditions.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a specialist area, working closely with the wider MDT to provide patient centred care. You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients across a range of conditions.
Working within on of the largest NHS organisations in the North West, you will be supported by an experienced dietetic team committed to high-quality patient care, service development and professional growth. Salford is home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN), one of the largest neuroscience centres in the UK, providing specialist and tertiary services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond. This offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while working alongside leading specialists within a well-established neurosciences network.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- State registration with HCPC
- BSc degree or Post Grad/MSc in dietetics
Desirable criteria
- Member of BDA
- Higher degree in nutrition related topic
- Post registration in nutrition support
Knowledge, skills
Essential criteria
- High level of knowledge in relevant clinical area
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work in MDT
- Ability to develop individualist nutrition car plans
- Experience of obtaining accurate anthropometric measurements
- Reflective practice and portfolio development skills
- High level of expertise in Nutrition support
- Computer literate
- Experience of student educator / supervision
- Ability to travel to other sites as required
Desirable criteria
- Ability to interpret and analyse statistical data
- Evidence of CPD activities
- Member of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group for dietitians
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christina Federico
- Job title
- Highly Specialist Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 5197
- Additional information
Sophie Barrett
Highly Specialist Dietitian
[email protected]
0161 2065197
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