Dietitian | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a dietitian to join their team at Furness General Hospital. The role is ideal for newly qualified dietitians aiming to expand their skills while working with experienced professionals in various clinical settings. Applicants must be HCPC registered. The position involves inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered dietitian.
• Newly or recently qualified applicants welcome.
• Willingness to travel to other sites within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team with experienced dietitians.
• Provide inpatient services across multiple specialties.
• Gain experience in outpatient clinics.

Skills

Nutrition support

Enteral feeding

Gastroenterology

Weight management

Education

HCPC registration

Recently qualified or graduating dietitian

Job description

Overview

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.

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. 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 the organisation and sites

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team with the support of experienced dietitians.
• Inpatient work across medical, surgical, orthopaedics, oncology and stroke management; outpatient clinics.
• Gain experience in nutrition support, enteral feeding, gastroenterology and weight management.
• Opportunities to gain experience in dietetic specialist areas where appropriate.

Qualifications and requirements

• HCPC registered dietitian.
• Newly or recently qualified applicants; applications from students expecting to graduate soon will be considered.
• Based at Furness General Hospital; travel to other sites within the Trust may be required.

Application notes

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/

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025