Advanced Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Dietitian specializing in Paediatric Diabetes at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This part-time role offers the chance to advance your skills within a supportive team while managing the dietary needs of pediatric patients. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care across various sites in the region, making a significant impact on patient well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registered dietitian.
• Experience at a Specialist level or above in Paediatric Dietetics.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex caseload of Paediatric patients with Diabetes.
• Working closely with the Paediatric Diabetes team.
• Traveling to various Trust sites as required.

Skills

Paediatric Dietetic knowledge

Diabetes Dietetic knowledge

Advanced assessment skills

Team working

Adaptability

Education

Post graduate Paediatric and/or Diabetes Dietetic qualification

Leadership / first line management training

Job description

''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

An exciting vacancy has ari sen for an enthusiastic and self - motivated Dietitian to work as a P aediatric D iabetes Dietitian for Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This part time (0.5wte) post would ideally be suited to a specialist Dietitian looking to advance their skills and knowledge or an advanced D ietitian with relevant clinical experience .

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.

Applicants will be HCPC registered dietitians. The post is based at Furness General Hospital, Barrow and will require you to travel to other sites and clinic locations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing a complex caseload of Paediatric patients with Diabetes . You will be joining a supportive and experienced team of Consultants, Specialist Nurses, Dietitians , Dietetic Assistants and supporting admin and clerical staff who are responsible for providing a service across social and health care boundaries. You will work closely with the Paediatric Diabetes team , Dietitians and other professionals in both acute and primary care.

Working for our organisation

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.

Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required

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.

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/

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Post graduate Paediatric and / or Diabetes Dietetic qualification
• Leadership / first line management training

Experience

• Post registration Paediatric Dietetic experience at a Specialist level or above

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Paediatric Dietetic knowledge, skills and experience at Specialist or above level
• Diabetes Dietetic knowledge, skills and experience at Specialist or above level
• Advanced assessment, observation, and evaluation and reporting skills.
• Evidence of contribution to effective team working
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work flexibly to meet unexpected or unusual requirements

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, 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.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Lucy Budden Job title Dietetic Team Leader Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01229 403968 Additional information

Dr Helen Peace, Consultant Paediatrician

01229 491123 (secretary)

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