Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of transferrable skills
- Experience
Strong interest and commitment to work within paediatrics
- Experience
Postgraduate experience of working in acute / community services
- Experience
Evidence of self-directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD
- Experience
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Personal Qualities
Self-motivated
- Personal Qualities
Flexible, adaptable and creative
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to life-long learning
- Education and Qualifications
Current Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Dietitian
- Education and Qualifications
Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics or equivalent qualification
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Excellent time management
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Awareness of research methods and audit skills that inform and evaluate practice
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with children as a Dietitian
- Experience
Evidence of supporting dietetic students in pre-registration training programme
- Experience
Experience of telephone, virtual and face to face consultations
- Personal Qualities
Ability to travel between sites
- Education and Qualifications
Post-graduate Paediatric Dietetic Qualification(s) / Experience
- Education and Qualifications
Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Paediatric Specialist Group
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Excellent IT skills, including use of Electronic Patient Records
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.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Specialist Paediatric Dietitian with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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