Job summary
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.
About us
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
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 visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
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 visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Post graduate study relevant to post
- Clinical supervisory skills course
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience in an acute setting
- Experience of working with a variety of clinical specialities
- Development and delivery of group sessions
Desirable
- Experience as a supervisor of Dietetic staff
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate multi disciplinary team working
- Competent in a range of IT systems
Desirable
- Dietetic management of TPN
- Dietetic management of paediatric patients
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning
- Able to work flexibly
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Post graduate study relevant to post
- Clinical supervisory skills course
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience in an acute setting
- Experience of working with a variety of clinical specialities
- Development and delivery of group sessions
Desirable
- Experience as a supervisor of Dietetic staff
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate multi disciplinary team working
- Competent in a range of IT systems
Desirable
- Dietetic management of TPN
- Dietetic management of paediatric patients
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning
- Able to work flexibly
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
