Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Job Summary

An exciting vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and well‑motivated Paediatric Dietitian to join our team of dietitians within the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. Barrow in Furness is on the South Cumbrian coast within easy reach of the Lake District National Park and offers a wide variety of leisure activities for a positive work life balance. The successful applicant will work alongside an experienced multi‑disciplinary team of Paediatricians, Nurses, Dietitians and Therapists who are responsible for providing a service across social and health care boundaries.

The post will cover both inpatient and outpatient work and you will gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas including nutrition support, enteral feeding, gastroenterology, food allergies and feeding problems. The department is approved for training student dietitians. You will also provide support to junior and support staff within the wider Dietetic team. You will use your knowledge and skills to support the learning and development of MDT colleagues and contribute towards updating protocols and resources.

We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development.

• Date posted: 12 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 331‑7770070‑UHMB
• Job location:
  
  Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF

The post holder will work independently as an autonomous practitioner providing flexible and patient‑centred care. They will support paediatric management of complex clinical issues, advise and support staff on managing complex paediatric clinical issues for the Dietetic site service and at other Dietetic sites as required. They will manage a caseload of patients with a range of frequently complex conditions appropriate to specialist knowledge and skill level, without direct supervision.

They will continue to develop specialist clinical skills, knowledge and experience as identified in their Performance and Development Plan (PDP). They will support the implementation of service improvement and developments within the Trust Paediatric Dietetic service and undertake clinical and department support duties.

• Member of HCPC professional registered body.
• BSc degree or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics approved by the British Dietetic Association.
• Post registration dietetic experience.
• Experience relevant to a paediatric dietetic post.

• Other relevant postgraduate study or training (e.g. BDA approved modules).
• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
• Computer qualification or experience (e.g., European Computer Driving Licence).
• Experience as a supervisor of dietetic staff.
• Experience of student training supervision.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
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