Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term until 17 May 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-K17110525
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow in Furness
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team based at Furness General Hospital. The vacancy is open to experienced Dietitians wishing to expand their skills.
The post holder will work independently as an autonomous practitioner providing flexible and patient centred care.
Provides support in the specified clinical area(s) with specialist knowledge, skills and experience to advise and support staff on managing complex clinical issues for the Dietetic site service and at the other Dietetic sites as required.
The post holder will take responsibility for the management of their own caseload without direct supervision, whilst continuing to develop specialist clinical skills, knowledge and experience as identified in the post holder’s Appraisal and Development Review (ADR).
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a small team, with the support of experienced dietitians. The post covers a range of inpatient work including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, oncology and stroke management as well as outpatient clinics. As such, you will gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas such as nutrition support, enteral feeding and gastroenterology.
Opportunities to gain experience in dietetic specialist areas will be supported where appropriate.
The department is approved for training both ‘2’ and ‘3’ placement dietetic students. We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development and training.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate study relevant to post
- Clinical supervisory skills course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post graduate clinical experience in an acute setting
- Experience of working with a variety of clinical specialities
- Development and delivery of group sessions
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a supervisor of Dietetic staff
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate multi disciplinary team working
- Competent in a range of IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Dietetic management of TPN
- Dietetic management of paediatric patients
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning
- Able to work flexibly
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Budden / Michelle O'Keeffe
- Job title
- Team Leader / Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229403968
- Additional information
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