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Job summary

Main area
Dietetics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Fixed term: 2 years (Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.)
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
218-AHP-B8A-8384394
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/11/2026 23:59
Interview date
23/11/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Dietetic Services Manager, Community Services

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

Due to the career progression of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join the team as Dietetic Community Service Manager at UHCW. This 2-year fixed term post is a fantastic opportunity for someone with band 7 outpatient management experience looking to progress their career in management. 

This is an exciting time to join the UHCW Dietetic department with services evolving as Coventry community adult services are undergoing significant transformation. The post holder will be responsible for the management and development of Dietetic community and outpatient services at UHCW. The remit of this post is predominantly across Community services but will also include supporting a small number of inpatient services. You will be joining a Trust which actively nurtures and encourages innovation and service development, and you will be supported by the Head of Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy to identify and facilitate service development and quality improvement opportunities. Your ongoing learning and development are a priority and will be actively supported by the Trust.

The Dietetic Department is lucky to be supported by an accessible senior group management team and senior AHP leadership team, and you will have the opportunity to work closely with other clinical service managers. You will also work closely with experienced band 7 Dietetic team leads.

Main duties of the job

A high profile, accessible responsive leader with managerial responsibility for planning and developing, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluating the Dietetic service on a day-to-day basis across all clinical areas. 

  • Supporting the Head of Dietetics and SLT in the delivery of performance of the Dietetic service against financial, trust and group priorities and targets.
  • Supporting the development and delivery of the clinical governance programme and working alongside senior nursing and other AHP colleagues on quality initiatives
  • Responsible for the local interpretation and application of clinical and professional policies.
  • Key link with local universities for the strategic management of pre-registration placement education
  • Key link for universities for the strategic management of pre-registration placement education. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Manage the operational performance of the community and outpatient dietetic service to support an efficient and cost-effective delivery of national, trust and group priorities and targets ensuring robust implementation of service objectives and clear communication across and within clinical teams.
  • Regularly review team establishments to ensure an appropriate skill mix by managing resources to achieve equitable, comprehensive services across all clinical areas within financial resources.
  • When required, represent Dietetics at Group and Trust level to ensure planning and delivery of dietetic services adheres to group plans and targets.
  • Ensure delivery of interdisciplinary working within relevant areas and provide appropriate professional support as required.
  • Investigate and provide timely and detailed responses to complaints, clinical adverse events and untoward incidents. Involve staff and or patients and implement strategies to reduce reoccurrence and promote quality.
  • Ensure resources are effectively managed, in order to support the Head of Service to ensure that financial targets are met, and financial balances are adhered to. 
  • Be an authorised signatory for the Dietetic Budget (and on occasions for the SLT budget too).
  • Interpret and implement HR strategies and policies within the service to achieve compliance with trust policies and procedures.
  • Responsible through clinical / team leads for co-ordinating and delivering the Dietetic service across University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross sites (including operational oversight of outpatient clinics and waiting lists in collaboration with the outpatient operational and performance manager).
  • Ensure that all professional, clinical and departmental standards are adhered to.

See attached job description for full details on main responsibilities of the post. Informal visits are welcomed.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Diploma/ Degree – Dietetics. • Leadership or management qualification/ training. • Risk management training. • Documented evidence of CPD. • Registered with HCPC. • Working towards Masters level of education or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
  • • Membership of special interest group • Completion of MSc

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Significant and varied post graduate clinical experience within the NHS • Experience of a specialist clinical area. • Leadership experience and supervision of senior staff and teams. • Exposure to solving a range of operational problems including HR. • Experience of managing outpatient services • Business and workforce planning experience. • Experience of managing and delivering change. • Experience of service development • Proven track record of delivering against set objectives and achieving key targets and analyse complex information on a range of clinical and professional information.
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of cross boundary/agency working. • Research experience. • Experience of working in a complex organisation. • Experience of finance management

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Detailed knowledge of research / audit processes and application. • Detailed knowledge of current professional policy and practice and its implications / professional priorities and issues. • Detailed knowledge of clinical governance issues and implementing good practice. • Knowledge of the business planning process and its application in service delivery. • Broad knowledge of professional education and management of education delivery. • High level analytical skills and capability to compile high level reports
Desirable criteria
  • • Multicultural awareness • Awareness of National guideline and strategy relevant to dietetic practice and & AHPs

Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Able to effectively negotiate, persuade and influence at all levels and provide convincing, well supported arguments. • Able to effectively manage and resolve conflict and complex problems. • Able to lead, motivate and inspire staff. • Able to manage staff and achieve optimum performance. • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and teams across professions and Organisational boundaries. • Able to communicate effectively at all levels demonstrating sensitivity/understanding. • Able to construct a reasoned and convincing case demonstrating thinking and application. • Comprehensive IT skills to support clinical and management practice. • Excellent verbal & written presentation skills. • Able to deal with distressed clients, students and staff and provide professional emotional support.
Desirable criteria
  • • Presentation skills • Project management skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. • For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Forster
Job title
Head of Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476 966145
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