Band 6 Senior Dietitan - Barberry in Birmingham

Main area Dietetics Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 18 months (0.6 FTE (3 days per week)) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (To be negotiated with service lead) Job ref 436-8238396

Employer Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Barberry Centre Town edgbaston Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Band 6

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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-pointand end of intervention)
• Establishing and reviewingindividualisednutritional 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)

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification for full details of role requirements and responsibilities.

Person specification

• Degree in Dietetics or equivalent diploma with registration
• HCPC registration
• Well rounded general clinical experience
• Mental health clinical experience

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Name Nathan Swingewood
Job title Clinical Service Manager - Corporate AHP services
Email address n.swingewood@nhs.net
Telephone number 07985882969
Additional information
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Lizzie Augarde (Professional Lead - Dietetics): 07985 883 920, or Dr Benjamin Perry (Clinical Lead - Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist) 07834 896 022

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