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Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Essential
Degree in Dietetics or equivalent diploma with registration
- Essential
HCPC registration
- Essential
Well rounded general clinical experience
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential
Mental health clinical experience
- Essential
MDT working experience
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for a motivated Dietitian to work as part of the LiveWell team. LiveWell is a multi-disciplinary, multi-component cardiometabolic health assessment and structed preventative intervention service, for patients enrolled in psychosis early intervention services.
The initial provision of this protocol will be part of the Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Centre, funded initially for 18 months, followed by an evaluation of services.
Our small team is supportive, innovative and provides strong links with the wider MDT and local services. We are committed to professional and personal development, and are committed to displaying the Trust values in the work that we do.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for:
- Conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments (baseline, mid-point and end of intervention)
- Establishing and reviewing individualised nutritional goals and intervention plans with patients and recording progress against goals
- Leading structured group-based dietary education and intervention sessions across a 12 week program
Alongside the clinical aspect, the post-holder will have the opportunity to participate in service development, clinical audit, CPD opportunities and will play an active role in providing student training.
The post holder will be supported by senior members of the team, encouraged with professional development and will have access to regular management and clinical supervision to support development needs.
The department base is The Barberry Centre (Edgbaston, Birmingham) with the potential requirement to travel to Trust sites across the city. The post is 0.6wte (22.5 hours/3 days per week)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for full details of role requirements and responsibilities.
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.
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This advert is for Senior Dietitan with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (0.6 FTE (3 days per week)). The application deadline is 19 Oct 2026.
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