Advanced Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

Job overview An exciting vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Dietitian to work as a Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian for Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This part-time (0.5 WTE) post would ideally suit a specialist Dietitian looking to advance their skills and knowledge or an experienced Dietitian with relevant clinical experience. Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period, providing an opportunity to familiarize with the role and working environment. Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians. The post is based at Furness General Hospital, Barrow, and will require travel to other sites and clinics. Main duties of the job The post holder will manage a complex caseload of paediatric patients with diabetes. You will join a supportive team of consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians, dietetic assistants, and administrative staff providing services across social and healthcare boundaries. Collaboration with the paediatric diabetes team, dietitians, and other professionals in both acute and primary care is essential. Working for our organisation We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, along with community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and RLI offer a range of hospital services, including emergency departments, critical care, and consultant-led services. WGH provides general hospital services, an urgent treatment centre, and outpatient and inpatient care. We also provide outreach services and diagnostics across Morecambe Bay. Additional information For more details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under supporting documents or visit our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person specification Education and qualifications Postgraduate Paediatric and/or Diabetes Dietetic qualification Leadership/first-line management training Experience Post-registration paediatric dietetic experience at a specialist level or above Skills, ability, and knowledge Paediatric dietetic knowledge, skills, and experience at a specialist or above level Diabetes dietetic knowledge, skills, and experience at a specialist or above level Advanced assessment, observation, evaluation, and reporting skills Effective team working contributions Self-motivated and enthusiastic Flexibility to meet unexpected or unusual requirements Applicants demonstrating how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We promote flexible working and are committed to equal opportunities, aiming to be effortlessly inclusive. The trust operates a no-smoking policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr