An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team in a district general hospital 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 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.
Qualifications
Applicants should be HCPC registered dietitians. The post will be based at Furness General Hospital but may require travel to other sites within the Trust.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work as part of a small team, with the support of experienced dietitians. The post covers a range of inpatient work including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, oncology, stroke management and paediatrics as well as outpatient clinics. You will gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas such as nutrition support, enteral feeding and gastroenterology, paediatrics, and have opportunities to gain experience in other dietetic specialist areas where appropriate.
Department
The department is approved for training student dietitians. We have excellent IT facilities and are committed to personal development and training.
Hospital Sites
* Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow
* Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI)
* Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal
* Community healthcare premises: Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre
Community Service
Our Community Service for adults is provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, and community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
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