Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Team Leader (Dietetics)
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An Exciting Opportunity for a Clinical Team Leader (Dietetics) at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH)
This is a senior clinical leadership role within MFT’s Divisional Adult Dietetic Service incorporating Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, and Trafford General Hospital. You will provide oversight, direction, and assurance across key acute and specialist pathways. The post holder will lead a skilled and diverse team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based dietetic care across Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Head & Neck services, and Diabetes outpatient services.
You will be a visible and credible clinical leader, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, Divisional AHP leadership, and site-based teams to ensure safe, effective, and responsive services aligned to Trust priorities.
Role Responsibilities
As a Clinical Team Leader, you will have overall responsibility for the clinical leadership, operational management, and professional support of the adult dietetic team at NMGH.
Team Composition
- 2.8 WTE Band 7 Dietitians
- 3.0 WTE Band 6 Dietitians
- 2.0 WTE Band 5 Dietitians
- 1.0 WTE Band 3 Dietetic Assistant
Key Responsibilities Include
- Providing senior clinical leadership and oversight across specialist and acute services, including Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Head & Neck, and Diabetes outpatients
- Ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality dietetic care in line with national guidance, Trust policy, and professional standards
- Managing service capacity, prioritisation, and risk, including escalation through appropriate governance structures
- Leading on quality improvement, incident review, audit, and learning within the service
- Supporting staff wellbeing, development, supervision, and appraisal, creating a positive and inclusive team culture
- Contributing to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives at site and divisional level
- Working in partnership with the Divisional Lead and other Clinical Team Leaders to support a consistent, Trust-wide approach to adult dietetic services
- Providing expert dietetic input into MDT meetings, service development discussions, and pathway redesign
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence, and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.
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Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Jane Alderdice
- Job Title: Lead AHP (Professional Lead for Adult Dietetics)
- Email Address: jane.alderdice@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0161 276 3614
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