About this role
Job summary
For Non UK residents, please apply on Band 5 Dietitian - Non UK residents331-7997117-UHMB-A
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team at Royal Lancaster Infirmarywithin the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay on the edge of the Lake District offering a wide variety of leisure activities for a positive work life balance.
The post would ideally be suited to a newly or recently qualified dietitian wishing to expand their dietetic skills and knowledge. There will be opportunities for career progression and development.
Applicants should be HCPC registered dietitians. The post will be based at Royal Lancaster Infirmarybutmay require travel to other sites within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a site based team, with the support of experienced dietitians. The post covers a range of inpatient work including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, oncology, andstrokemanagementas well as outpatient clinics.As such you will gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas such as nutrition support, enteralfeedingandgastroenterology.You may have the opportunity to gain experience in paediatrics andotherdietetic specialist areas whereappropriate.
The department is approved for training student dietitians.We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development and training.
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 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work as part of a site based team, with the support of experienced dietitians. The post covers a range of inpatient work including medical, surgical, orthopaedics,oncology andstrokemanagementas well as outpatient clinics.As such you will gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas such as nutrition support, enteralfeedingandgastroenterology.You will have the opportunity to gain experience in paediatricsand otherdietetic specialist areas whereappropriate.
The department is approved for training student dietitians.We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development and training.
please see job description and person specification for further details
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
HCPC registered Dietitian Commitment to achieve Student training qualifications within 2 years of taking up post
Desirable
Relevant dietetic courses (other than Dietetic course to attain HCPC) Member of British Dietetic Association
Experience Essential
Comprehensive experience at under-graduate level or at Band 5 of the core competencies within Dietetics Evidence of knowledge of current best practice in Dietetics
Desirable
Recent dietetic experience in an acute setting
Skills, ability and knowledge Essential
Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills Can demonstrate ability to work as part of a team Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Ability to work single handed with access to guidance from Dietetic colleagues on site or by telephone. Basic knowledge of health and social care legislation and guidelines e.g. Department of Health documents, National Clinical Guidelines and their application to Dietetic practice. Understanding of team dynamics. Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
Experience of using electronic patient records Experience of collaborative working across/between professions/agencies to achieve agreed outcomes for individuals in delivery of treatment outcomes
Personal qualities Essential
Willingness to work flexibility to meet unexpected and unusual circumstances related to providing direct patient care Able to demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning Ability to comply with the Trust's policies. Ability to travel between the Trust sites / clinics as required
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)