Job overview
For UK residents, please apply on Band 5 Dietitian - UK residents 331-7997117-UHMB
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary within 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 Infirmary but may 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, 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 and gastroenterology. You may have the opportunity to gain experience in paediatrics and other dietetic specialist areas where appropriate.
The department is approved for training student dietitians. We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development and training.
Detailed job description and main 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 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 and gastroenterology. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in paediatrics and other dietetic specialist areas where appropriate.
The department is approved for training student dietitians. We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development and training.
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This advert is for Band 5 Dietitian - Non UK residents with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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