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Dietetics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (maternity leave cover)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
331-7758940-UHMB
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town
Lancaster
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/02/2026 23:59
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Dietitian

NHS AfC: Band 5

''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 in a district general hospital on the edge of the Lake District. 
The post is  a fixed term post covering maternity leave .
The post would ideally be suited to a newly or recently qualified dietitian wishing to expand their dietetic skills and knowledge. Applications from students expecting to graduate in the near future will also be considered. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of a 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, gastroenterology and weight management. 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
 
Applicants should be HCPC registered dietitians. The post will be based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, but may require travel to other sites within the Trust. 

 

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals; Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) in Lancaster,  Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow 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. 

RLI and FGH 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. 

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

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
  • BSc Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics approved by the British Dietetic Association
  • Commitment to achieve Student training qualifications within 2 years of taking up post
Desirable criteria
  • Member of British Dietetic Association
  • Computer qualification e.g. European Computer Driving License (ECDL)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive experience at undergraduate or band 5 level
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an acute setting
  • Experience of working with a variety of clinical specialities and population groups
  • Experience of delivering group sessions
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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kathryn Harvey
Job title
AHP Therapy Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07790820943
Additional information

For further information and informal enquiries/visits please contact:

Rose Bannister (Specialist dietitian)

Tel: 01524 519380

[email protected]

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Level 1
Fusion House
Evolution Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2FD
Telephone
03033 301 033

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