Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Dietetic Team Leader to join the Nutrition and Dietetic Service in University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
We are starting a programme 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 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
If you are a motivated, flexible and forward-thinking band 6 Dietician who is ready to advance their professional and clinical development in a more senior role or a current band 7 dietician wanting to further consolidate their leadership skills we would love to hear from you.
We offer clinical and management supervision, access to in-house CPD programmes & access to leadership programmes to support career development.
The role is based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and supports colleagues based at Queen Victoria Centre, Morecambe and will require you to travel to other sites and clinic locations.
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 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 Qualifcations
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- BSc or post grad diploma in Dietetics
Desirable
- Leadership / Management Qualification
- Accredited training in risk assessment & management
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience knowledge, skills and experience at Specialist Dietitian level
- Experience as a supervisor of student dietitian training
- Post registration experience in a specialist clinical area relevant to the post
Desirable
- Research and clinical audit experience
- Leadership & first line management experience
- Experience as an advanced Dietitian in a relevant clinical area
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
- Effective negotiator
Person Specification
Education and Qualifcations
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- BSc or post grad diploma in Dietetics
Desirable
- Leadership / Management Qualification
- Accredited training in risk assessment & management
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience knowledge, skills and experience at Specialist Dietitian level
- Experience as a supervisor of student dietitian training
- Post registration experience in a specialist clinical area relevant to the post
Desirable
- Research and clinical audit experience
- Leadership & first line management experience
- Experience as an advanced Dietitian in a relevant clinical area
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
- Effective negotiator
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).
