Band 6 Specialist Dietitian

Overview

Bolton Community Eating Disorder Service is looking for a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join the team. The Dietitian role is a key part of the multidisciplinary team. For a chat about the role, please contact us by phone or Teams. Shortlisting will take place on 23 February and interviews are expected on 19 March 2026.

• Specialist Dietitian
• Band 6
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  Full time – 37.5 hours per week (post split 50/50 between Bolton and Stockport)
• Site:
  Breightmet Health Centre, Breightmet
• Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
• Closing date: 22/02/2026 23:59
• Job reference: 373-SMH
  2591

• Provide a highly specialist dietetic service to adults receiving treatment from the Trust's Community Eating Disorder Services in Bolton, and contribute to assessment and treatment pathways in community Adult Eating Disorder Services (EDS).
• Support service users with severe or complex eating disorders (including Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, OSFED, ARFID, binge eating disorder).
• Support the development and delivery of new and expanding pathways, including ARFID services within the team.
• Provide dietetic expertise on dietary management of eating disorders to medical staff, other health professionals, patients, families and external agencies.
• Support the development of dietetics within the Eating Disorders Service and across the wider organisation.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, with services across Wirral, Cheshire, and other areas including Bolton and Stockport. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good overall rating. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and a culture that values differences.

New starters commence on a fixed start date each month in line with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme, which offers up to 3 weeks of training. Our recruitment process uses a values-based approach aligned with the Trust's Values. Applicants should reflect these values in their application, including examples from work or personal life.

Please download the full job description for the main responsibilities. The Trust provides an applicant guide and support through the recruitment journey. If you need guidance to complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling

You must have UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants will pay for their DBS check, and may enrol in the DBS Update Service (annual fee applies).

Qualifications and experience are provided in the documents section. Essential criteria include:

• Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics (or degree with PG qualification in Dietetics); HCPC registered Dietitian;
  Member of the British Dietetic Association; CPD & Professional Portfolio

Desirable criteria include specialized courses, master’s level study, supervisory skills and management training.

• Effective communication and decision-making skills; ability to manage time and caseload
• Knowledge of clinical governance in dietetic practice; good report writing; ability to use technology and computer programs
• Desirable: presentation skills; audit and research experience

• Essential: post-qualification experience in various clinical settings; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and independently
• Desirable: collaborative work, health promotion, development of service user information, leaflets and training resources, liaison across health services

• Job Description (PDF, 472.6KB)
• OH Risk Form (PDF, 636.0KB)
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy (PDF, 167.7KB)
• DBS Update Service Applicant Guide (PDF, 228.4KB)
• Privacy Notice (PDF, 177.4KB)
• Trust Profile (PDF, 521.4KB)
• Application Guide (PDF, 28.3MB)

Name:
Jade Topping

Job title:

Principal Practitioner Dietitian
Telephone:

If you are Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team. For Armed Forces community applicants and Guaranteed Interview Scheme details, see the trust documentation. Applicants are advised to apply early as vacancies may close before the advertised date.