Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 331-8021951-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Paediatric Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 7
''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 and self-motivated Advanced Paediatric Dietitian to join the Nutrition and Dietetic Service in University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Royal Lancaster Hospital with a requirement to travel to support our cross bay dietetic team.
If you are a motivated, flexible and forward-thinking experienced Paediatric Dietician who is ready to advance their professional and clinical development in a more senior role we would love to hear from you.
We are in a process of transformational change in this service, so it is an exciting time to join us as an agent of change, leading improving quality of care for our patients, effective use of our resources and supporting staff wellbeing.
Therefore, clinical evidence-based knowledge of paediatric dietetics, alongside a passion and commitment to leadership and management, service development and facilitation of learning and practitioner wellbeing is fundamental.
You will have compassionate communication skills with a proactive approach to problem solving and implementation of innovative solutions within an evolving dietetics landscape. This ensures a responsive, needs-based approach to holistic patient centred care. The service is aligned to and contributes to a range of regional networks in the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.
Main duties of the job
This post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. You will have the opportunity to lead on audit and also be involved in student training.
We can offer flexible working patterns and working days/hours.
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.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
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/
Successful candidate is required to attend assessment centre for face to face interview
Person specification
Education and Qualifcations
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- BSc Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics approved by the British Dietetic Association
- Post graduate Paediatric Dietetic Qualification(s)/Experience
Desirable criteria
- Leadership / Management Qualification
- Accredited training in risk assessment & management
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience at Specialist or above level in Paediatric Dietetics
- Experience as a supervisor / mentor of registered and student dietitians
Desirable criteria
- Leadership and first line management experience.
- Research and clinical audit experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Dietetic knowledge, skills and experience at specialist level or above.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own prioriries.
- Supervisory and appraisal skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships and teams
- Advanced assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
- Knowledge and in depth understanding of current best practice in Paediatric Dietetics
- Detailed knowledge of health and social care legislation and guidelines e.g. Department of Health documents, National Clinical Guidelines and their application to Dietetic practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.
- Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients.
- Ability to manage work pressures and identify when support is required.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible
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
- Kathryn Harvey
- Job title
- Therapy Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07790820943
- Additional information
For further information and informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact :
Kathryn Harvey (Therapy Lead) Tel: 07790820943
Or
Lucy Budden (Dietetic Team Manager/Paediatric Clinical Lead) Tel:01229 403968
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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