Advanced Paediatric Dietitian - Remote

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Dietitian in Lancaster, focusing on Paediatric Dietetics. This fixed-term role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be HCPC registered and passionate about nutrition support.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex caseloads in various clinical areas.
• Involvement in audits and student training.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient work managing complex dietetic cases.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including consultants and nurses.

Skills

Dietetics

Nutrition Support

Team Collaboration

Education

HCPC Registered Dietitian

Job description

Main area: Dietetics

Grade: NHS AfC Band 7

Contract: Fixed term (Maternity leave cover)

Location: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Part time - 21.60 hours/week (0.63 WTE)

Job overview

Are you interested in working within Paediatric Dietetics? We are considering remote working options, covering general, complex, and HEF clinics via Attend Anywhere, and supporting the wider paediatric team via Teams.

We seek an enthusiastic and self-motivated Dietitian to join our team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave starting March 2025. The role is based at Royal Lancaster Hospital, with occasional travel to Furness General Hospital or remote work as needed.

Main duties of the job

The role involves inpatient and outpatient work, managing a complex caseload across various clinical areas including nutrition support, enteral feeding, gastroenterology, food allergies, feeding problems, neonates, and eating disorders.

We work closely with the paediatric multidisciplinary team, including consultants, specialist nurses, psychologists, ward staff, health visitors, community nurses, and speech and language therapists.

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including involvement in audits and student training. Hours are flexible, and we welcome discussions about specific interests and skill set alignment.

Requirements

Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians.

Working for our organization

Our services operate across three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, along with community healthcare facilities.

All hospitals provide a range of planned and emergency care services, including outpatient, diagnostics, therapies, and inpatient surgery. Community outreach services are also available.

Newly appointed staff will undergo a 6-month probation period to familiarize themselves with the role and environment.

Additional information

For detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the supporting documents or visit our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Applicants may be required to attend an assessment centre for interview. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

We promote flexible working and are committed to equal opportunities. Our organization has a no-smoking policy.

Note: The trust does not cover interview expenses. Disclosure & Barring Service checks are required for certain roles, with associated fees.

For further information or to arrange a visit, contact Natalie Knight or Tim Reid at 01524 519380 or via email.