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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Dietetic Assistant

The closing date is 24 July 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting role on offer for an enthusiastic person to join our friendly and supportive Dietetic team at Furness General Hospital, Barrow in Furness. The post will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful post holder to develop knowledge and experience in a busy district general hospital.

This post would be suited to an enthusiastic and well motivated person looking to develop their interest in nutrition and healthcare along with their interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the Dietetic team in the day to day running of the department. This will involve general administrative duties and some direct patient contact in an inpatient setting, as well as supporting outpatient services.

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.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-B16950525-A

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


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 & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English or equivalent
  • GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest in Nutrition
  • Evidence of an interest in Health Care

Desirable

  • Experience of working in health care
  • Experience of working with the public

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of prioritisation skills
  • Evidence of team working skills
  • Ability to gather relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Evidence of effective communication skills
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Basic Nutrition knowledge
  • Basic Health Care knowledge
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English or equivalent
  • GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or 3 in health and social care

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest in Nutrition
  • Evidence of an interest in Health Care

Desirable

  • Experience of working in health care
  • Experience of working with the public

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of prioritisation skills
  • Evidence of team working skills
  • Ability to gather relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Evidence of effective communication skills
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Basic Nutrition knowledge
  • Basic Health Care knowledge

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Lucy Budden

lucy.budden@mbht.nhs.uk

01229403968

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-B16950525-A

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Road

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF


Supporting documents

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