Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (April 2025 to April 2026)
- Hours
- Part time - 23.6 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 331-C12091224
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/12/2024 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
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
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
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 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 speciality as well how your skill set fits with our service and your development needs.
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
- Post graduate Paediatric Dietetic Qualification(s)
Desirable criteria
- Leadership / Management Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in Paediatric Dietetics
- Experience as a supervisor of student dietitian training
Desirable criteria
- 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
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly
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
- Tim Reid
- Job title
- Nutrition and Dietetic Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 519380
- Additional information
For further information and informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact
Please call 01524 519380 to speak with Natalie Knight (Advanced Paediatric Dietitian) or Tim Reid (Dietetic Manager) to discuss this role.
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