Main area: Advanced Dietitian - Paediatrics
Grade: NHS AFC Band 7
Contract: Fixed term (Maternity leave cover)
Site: Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town: Lancaster
Hours: 31 (0.83 wte)
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Job overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to work within Paediatric Dietetics? We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Dietitian to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay for a part-time position (0.83 wte) 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave from March 2025. The post is based at Royal Lancaster Hospital, but there may be the occasional need to travel to Furness General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post will cover both inpatient and outpatient work, and you will be responsible for managing a complex caseload covering a wide range of clinical areas including nutrition support, enteral feeding, gastroenterology, food allergies, feeding problems, Neonates, and Eating Disorders. We work very closely with the entire paediatric MDT, including consultants, specialist nurses, psychologists, ward and support staff, as well as health visitors, children's community nurses, and speech and language therapists. This post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. You will have the opportunity to work on audit and also be involved in student training. Hours are negotiable, and we would like to hear from you if you are interested in this role. We are happy to be flexible and work with the right person in a way that meets everyone's needs. We can offer flexible working patterns and working days/hours. We would be very happy to have a conversation about specific areas of interest in the specialty as well as how your skill set fits with our service and your development needs. Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians.
About us
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.
Job 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 by visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.
Successful candidates are required to attend an assessment centre for a face-to-face interview.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC Registered Dietitian
* Post graduate Paediatric Dietetic Qualification(s)
Desirable
* Leadership / Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience in Paediatric Dietetics
* Experience as a supervisor of student dietitian training
Desirable
* Research and clinical audit experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
* Dietetic knowledge, skills, and experience at specialist level or above.
* Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
* Supervisory and appraisal skills
* Ability to build effective working relationships and teams
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work flexibly
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
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