Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay invites a motivated Paediatric Dietitian to join our Dietetic team based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. You will work within an experienced MDT and deliver care across inpatient and outpatient settings near Manchester and the Lake District.

The role involves supporting student dietitians, contributing to service development, and continuing professional development. Applicants must be HCPC-registered with paediatric experience or a clear interest in

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Dietitian with paediatric experience or strong interest in paediatrics.
• Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics or equivalent.
• Member of the BDA Paediatric Specialist group.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric dietetics care within MDT across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage a caseload of paediatric patients with complex conditions.
• Support student dietitians, junior staff and service development.

Skills

Paediatric dietetics

Education

HCPC Registered Dietitian

Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics or equivalent qualification

Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Paediatric Specialist

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 opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Dietitian to join the Dietetic team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Located close to both Manchester and the Lake District, the area offers excellent opportunities for a positive work-life balance.

The successful candidate will work within an experienced MDT, including Paediatricians, Nurses, Therapists and Dietitians, delivering care across health and social care settings. The role includes inpatient and outpatient work, providing experience in a wide range of specialist areas, eg nutrition support, enteral feeding, gastroenterology, food allergy & feeding difficulties.

The department is approved for training student dietitians and the post-holder will support the development of students, junior staff and colleagues within the wider MDT. Opportunities are available to contribute to service development. The department offers excellent IT systems and a strong commitment to continuing professional development.

Applicants must be HCPC-registered Dietitians and should have experience in paediatrics or be able to demonstrate transferable skills and a strong interest in developing a career in paediatric dietetics. Training and development opportunities will be supported where appropriate.

The role is based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and requires travel. All new Trust employees will be subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

Main duties of the job

To work within the specified clinical area (Paediatrics).

To use your specialist knowledge, skills and experience to advise and support staff on managing complex paediatric clinical issues for the Dietetic site service and at other UHMBT sites as required.

To be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a range of frequently complex conditions, appropriate to specialist knowledge and skill level and experience.

The post-holder will take responsibility for the management of their own caseload without direct supervision, whilst continuing to develop specialist clinical skills, knowledge and experience as identified in the post-holder's Performance and Development plan (PDP).

To support the implementation of service improvement and developments within the Trust Paediatric Dietetic Service.

The post-holder will undertake clinical and departmental support duties.

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 HealthCentre.

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 Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties and 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 http://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

Shortlisted candidates are required to attend assessment centre for face to face interview.

Education and Qualifications

• Current Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian
• Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics or equivalent qualification
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Paediatric Specialist