# Band 5 Dietitian - Non UK residents > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-dietitian-non-uk-residents/3921a062-6322-4787-9431-e1494699e280 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-dietitian-non-uk-residents/3921a062-6322-4787-9431-e1494699e280.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Kendal - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T14:31:02.480Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Lancaster/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dietitian/Dietitian-v8056503 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8056503?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. please see job description and person specification for further details ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. please see job description and person specification for further details ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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. 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