Dietitian

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Dietitian to join their supportive team in the district general hospital. You will work across various clinical areas, gaining valuable experience while supporting inpatient and outpatient dietetic services. An ideal opportunity for newly qualified professionals. The salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 a year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate or band 5 level.
• Experience of working in an acute setting.
• Experience with various clinical specialities and population groups.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team supporting dietetic services.
• Cover inpatient work including medical and surgical specialties.
• Gain experience in nutrition support and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience in using electronic patient records

Commitment to lifelong learning

Flexibility in working

Education

HCPC registrant

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Dietitian

The closing date is 29 September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team in a district general hospital on the edge of the Lake District. The post would ideally be suited to a newly or recently qualified dietitian wishing to expand their dietetic skills and knowledge. Applications from students expecting to graduate in the near future will also be considered.

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, gastroenterology and weight management. 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 Applicants should be HCPC registered dietitians. The post will be based at Furness General Hospital, but may require travel to other sites within the Trust.

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.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

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

Experience

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate or band 5 level
• Experience of working in an acute setting
• Experience of working with a variety of clinical specialities and population groups
• Experience of delivering group sessions

Skills, ability, knowledge

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of experience in using electronic patient records
• Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning
• Willingness to work flexibly

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year, pro rata