Advanced Paediatric Dietitian - Remote

NHS; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Remote; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Paediatric Dietitian for a part-time, remote role covering maternity leave. The position involves inpatient and outpatient work, managing complex cases, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be HCPC registered and possess a postgraduate qualification in paediatric dietetics. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Dietitian required.
• Post-registration experience in Paediatric Dietetics essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex caseload across clinical areas including nutrition support and feeding problems.
• Collaborating with the paediatric MDT and supervising student dietitians.

Skills

Communication

Team-building

Autonomous working

Education

Postgraduate Paediatric Dietetic Qualification(s)

Leadership/Management Qualification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Advanced Paediatric Dietitian - Remote

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Main area: Advanced Dietitian - Paediatrics

Grade: NHS AFC Band 7

Contract: Fixed term (Maternity leave cover)

Town: Lancaster

Hours: 21.60 (0.63 wte)

Job overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within Paediatric Dietetics? We would also consider remote working; covering general, complex and HEF clinics via Attend Anywhere. You would support 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 part-time (0.63 wte), 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave from March 2025. The post is based at Royal Lancaster Hospital, with occasional travel to Furness General Hospital or remote coverage.

Job summary

Main area: Advanced Dietitian - Paediatrics

Grade: NHS AFC Band 7

Contract: Fixed term (Maternity leave cover)

Site: Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Town: Lancaster

Hours: 21.60 (0.63 wte)

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

Main duties of the job

The post involves inpatient and outpatient work, managing a complex caseload across clinical areas including nutrition support, enteral feeding, gastroenterology, food allergies, feeding problems, Neonates, and Eating Disorders. You will collaborate closely with the paediatric MDT, including consultants, specialist nurses, psychologists, ward and support staff, health visitors, community nurses, and speech and language therapists. There are opportunities for professional development, involvement in audits, and student training. Hours are negotiable, and flexible working arrangements can be discussed. Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals—Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital—as well as community healthcare premises across Morecambe Bay. Our services include emergency, critical care, outpatient, diagnostics, therapies, day surgery, and outreach services.

All new staff undergo a 6-month probationary period to integrate into the role and environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job duties and person specifications, please refer to the supporting documents and visit our website at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Successful candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre for a face-to-face interview.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered Dietitian
• Postgraduate Paediatric Dietetic Qualification(s)

Desirable

• Leadership/Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience in Paediatric Dietetics
• Experience supervising student dietitians

Desirable

• Research and clinical audit experience

Skills, ability, and knowledge

Essential

• Specialist-level dietetic knowledge and skills
• Autonomous working and priority setting
• Supervisory and appraisal skills
• Effective team-building abilities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility in work arrangements

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, UK registration, and sponsorship considerations as outlined in the original description.