Job Description

BAND 5 DIETITIAN



Are you a new or recently qualified dietitian looking for the opportunity to experience and develop your dietetic skills?



Do you want an exciting challenge?



Do you want to be part of a dynamic, innovative, high profile and friendly Dietetic Team?



A rare opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated Dietitian to join the Manchester Adults Cystic Fibrosis Centre (MACFC) as a

Band 5 Dietitian for up to 11 months, as cover for maternity leave.



The MACFC cares for 500 adults with cystic fibrosis who live in the Northwest region of the UK, providing a high-quality patient focused service, with a national and international reputation for research. The MACFC has a strong commitment to the development of both patient services and staff. The dietetic team consists of a Lead Dietitian, 3 Senior Specialist CF Dietitians, 2 Specialist CF Dietitians and 1 Dietitian . The team sits independent to the main dietetic department within the MACFC. We are a forward thinking, innovative team committed to continuous professional development. We are an established provided of student training.



Enthusiasm and a keen interest in cystic fibrosis are vital. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate effective communication, a flexible attitude, and an ability to prioritise and manage a busy complex caseload. Excellent personal and team working skills are essential.



To provide dietetic care to a range of general medical patients that are admitted to Pearce ward



Provide an efficient and high quality specialised dietetic service for inpatients and outpatients with cystic fibrosis, with support from senior dietitians.



To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.



To undertake continual professional development, audit, research activities and in-service training within MACFC.



To support with service development within MACFC dietetics.



You will be actively involved in supporting student dietitians allowing you to develop your clinical supervisory skills.



You will be well-supported by a dedicated clinical supervisor with regular supervision sessions as well as joining the Trust's AHP Preceptorship programme



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of 2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.



Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.



We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.



We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.



At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the ' Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.



COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the 'NHS England' website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.



Diversity Matters



MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .



We're looking forward to hearing from you!