Job summary We are delighted to announce that an opportunity has become available for a permanent band 5 Dietitian to join our well established and friendly team. We are an innovative dietetic department covering a wide range of specialities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dietitian to gain invaluable experience within an experienced Adult Dietetic Team. We welcome applications from either newly qualified or experienced dietitians. We provide in-patient dietetic services to a range of medical and surgical wards at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and at Ormskirk District General Hospital. You will also be involved in activities such as cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation groups and MUST training. This will involve interacting with staff, patients, and relevant others utilising numerous communication techniques. We will offer you robust supervision and opportunities to participate in wider service development projects and audits. Main duties of the job To provide a dietetic service to in-patients in Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals. The post-holder will manage their own clinical caseload of adult patients. To provide assistance for the Therapy and Rehabilitation Services in delivering the required range of therapeutic interventions and support to the client group As part of the dietetic team, the post-holder will cover and support the clinical workload of other dietitians e.g. during annual leave. They will have support from more experienced dietitians within the team. To participate in audit and service development. To accurately record, obtain, collate and maintain patient records both manually and electronically To educate and train other health professionals including nurses and doctors with support from more senior Dietitians. To participate in the supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement and for work experience students. Southport & Formby District General Hospital is a small and vibrant place to work with lots of forward-thinking initiatives and projects. The Dietetic Team mirrors that ethos. We are a positive team who embrace a challenge. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancs, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-7098751 Job locations Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To collect and analyse patient information (e.g. medical, biochemical, nutritional, social, cultural, financial and personal) to devise appropriate evidence based nutritional care plan as part of the treatment of their disease(s), adapting advice to ensure that it is practical and realistic for the individual. To calculate individual requirements for nutritionally at risk and compromised patients and advise on dietary manipulation and/or the prescription of nutritional supplements/feeds. To provide and receive complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding and where skills such as motivational interviewing and counselling are required. To contribute to the production and evaluation of resources produced by the department e.g. diet sheets, information and training packs, advice leaflets etc. To ensure that any equipment, furniture or building in need of repair is reported to the correct authority as necessary. To work autonomously but recognise own limitations and when to escalate issue or refer to more senior therapist for advice and support. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals to negotiate, review and adapt care plans and in all aspects of patient care. To provide a dietetic service to designated in-patient wards, including patients with terminal illness and ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner. To contribute to the development of departmental / organisational procedures and guidelines. To ensure advice offered to patients is based on the best available evidence based clinical practice, under the guidance of Senior Dietitians. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To process referrals for equipment as appropriate to the clinical area, including stock maintenance and collection/cleaning of equipment. To develop and maintain accessible patient information, equipment and resources to complement assessment and treatment and contribute to the patients rehabilitation. To be responsible for the timely and accurate collection of such statistics/records as are required nationally and departmentally and to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in the delivery of A placement student training programme and work experience programmes. As a clinical teacher participate in the delivery of the student training programme and assessment of C placement students. Deliver tutorials in the areas of clinical dietetics and professional practice. To develop knowledge and skills in specific therapy practice through a competency-based programme led by the team leader. To contribute to the Induction, development and training of other more junior staff, students and other colleagues as appropriate and as advised by the clinical supervisor. To participate in, in service training, share information from training attended and keep up to date with relevant practice and maintaining CPD portfolio. To identify own personal development needs with supervisor through supervision and Personal Development Plans. To actively contribute to Trust/Departmental activities in relation to Clinical Governance and audit in service area as requested by clinical supervisor LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To provide cover for leave and sickness to the clinical service as required. Liaise with senior dietitians and refer to other health professionals to ensure appropriate care pathways for those patients seeking information outside your area of skills and knowledge. To liaise with catering staff and advise on the provision of therapeutic diets. To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in M.D.T. meetings. Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES To collect and analyse patient information (e.g. medical, biochemical, nutritional, social, cultural, financial and personal) to devise appropriate evidence based nutritional care plan as part of the treatment of their disease(s), adapting advice to ensure that it is practical and realistic for the individual. To calculate individual requirements for nutritionally at risk and compromised patients and advise on dietary manipulation and/or the prescription of nutritional supplements/feeds. To provide and receive complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding and where skills such as motivational interviewing and counselling are required. To contribute to the production and evaluation of resources produced by the department e.g. diet sheets, information and training packs, advice leaflets etc. To ensure that any equipment, furniture or building in need of repair is reported to the correct authority as necessary. To work autonomously but recognise own limitations and when to escalate issue or refer to more senior therapist for advice and support. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals to negotiate, review and adapt care plans and in all aspects of patient care. To provide a dietetic service to designated in-patient wards, including patients with terminal illness and ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner. To contribute to the development of departmental / organisational procedures and guidelines. To ensure advice offered to patients is based on the best available evidence based clinical practice, under the guidance of Senior Dietitians. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To process referrals for equipment as appropriate to the clinical area, including stock maintenance and collection/cleaning of equipment. To develop and maintain accessible patient information, equipment and resources to complement assessment and treatment and contribute to the patients rehabilitation. To be responsible for the timely and accurate collection of such statistics/records as are required nationally and departmentally and to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in the delivery of A placement student training programme and work experience programmes. As a clinical teacher participate in the delivery of the student training programme and assessment of C placement students. Deliver tutorials in the areas of clinical dietetics and professional practice. To develop knowledge and skills in specific therapy practice through a competency-based programme led by the team leader. To contribute to the Induction, development and training of other more junior staff, students and other colleagues as appropriate and as advised by the clinical supervisor. To participate in, in service training, share information from training attended and keep up to date with relevant practice and maintaining CPD portfolio. To identify own personal development needs with supervisor through supervision and Personal Development Plans. To actively contribute to Trust/Departmental activities in relation to Clinical Governance and audit in service area as requested by clinical supervisor LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To provide cover for leave and sickness to the clinical service as required. Liaise with senior dietitians and refer to other health professionals to ensure appropriate care pathways for those patients seeking information outside your area of skills and knowledge. To liaise with catering staff and advise on the provision of therapeutic diets. To be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in M.D.T. meetings. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent HCPC Registered Dietitian Desirable Member of British Dietetic Association Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous demonstrable experience of working in a health, social setting as a dietitian. Experience of facilitating dietetic student training Awareness of current NHS issues and relevant framework/quality indicators Knowledge of evidence-based practice and importance within clinical area Experience of taking an active role within the Multidisciplinary Team Awareness of health and safety issues and reporting mechanisms Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and its application within Therapy Demonstrates a more advanced knowledge of computer packages Commitment to your and others ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of professional portfolio. Other Essential The post holder will be required to work across sites including hospital/community settings The post will be based at Southport Hospital but postholder would be required to work across sites and attend meetings held in community buildings and ODGH. The post holder will be required to use frequent concentration in assessing patients and devising care plans. Conveying complex nutritional information in a comprehensible and practical way to clients, families and carers where there may be significant barriers to understanding. Prioritising clinical work responding to unpredictable demands on time e.g. responding to bleeps for urgent referrals The post holder will often have to overcome barriers to communication such as illiteracy, learning difficulties, hearing and sight impairment, language and may have to work with interpreters. Communication with and have direct contact with a wide variety of people, including health, social care and education professionals, patients, carers, the public. Daily involvement with chronically and terminally ill patients and their carers. The post holder will be exposed to sensitive, emotional and distressing circumstances, including terminally ill patients and abusive patients/carers. The post holder will be exposed to the working conditions associated with clinical environment Routinely encounters unpleasant smells and sights, with possible exposure to bodily fluids including blood and sputum. Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to manage own time within clinical and nonclinical activity and to guide others using problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to maintain records, statistical and activity data according to service standards. Effective teaching and presentation skills Ability to encourage and motivate others by providing sound practical and realistic advice Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and a holistic problem solving approach, appropriate to experience within clinical area Ability to manage own stress and awareness of stress in others Good interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication- replaces one that mentions communication in MDT Ability to demonstrate assertiveness within the clinical settings Ability to positively represent the Dietetic Team within the Organisation Ability to demonstrate reflective practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent HCPC Registered Dietitian Desirable Member of British Dietetic Association Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous demonstrable experience of working in a health, social setting as a dietitian. Experience of facilitating dietetic student training Awareness of current NHS issues and relevant framework/quality indicators Knowledge of evidence-based practice and importance within clinical area Experience of taking an active role within the Multidisciplinary Team Awareness of health and safety issues and reporting mechanisms Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and its application within Therapy Demonstrates a more advanced knowledge of computer packages Commitment to your and others ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of professional portfolio. Other Essential The post holder will be required to work across sites including hospital/community settings The post will be based at Southport Hospital but postholder would be required to work across sites and attend meetings held in community buildings and ODGH. The post holder will be required to use frequent concentration in assessing patients and devising care plans. Conveying complex nutritional information in a comprehensible and practical way to clients, families and carers where there may be significant barriers to understanding. Prioritising clinical work responding to unpredictable demands on time e.g. responding to bleeps for urgent referrals The post holder will often have to overcome barriers to communication such as illiteracy, learning difficulties, hearing and sight impairment, language and may have to work with interpreters. Communication with and have direct contact with a wide variety of people, including health, social care and education professionals, patients, carers, the public. Daily involvement with chronically and terminally ill patients and their carers. The post holder will be exposed to sensitive, emotional and distressing circumstances, including terminally ill patients and abusive patients/carers. The post holder will be exposed to the working conditions associated with clinical environment Routinely encounters unpleasant smells and sights, with possible exposure to bodily fluids including blood and sputum. Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to manage own time within clinical and nonclinical activity and to guide others using problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to maintain records, statistical and activity data according to service standards. Effective teaching and presentation skills Ability to encourage and motivate others by providing sound practical and realistic advice Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and a holistic problem solving approach, appropriate to experience within clinical area Ability to manage own stress and awareness of stress in others Good interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication- replaces one that mentions communication in MDT Ability to demonstrate assertiveness within the clinical settings Ability to positively represent the Dietetic Team within the Organisation Ability to demonstrate reflective practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Southport and Ormskirk Hospital, Town Lane, PR8 6PN Southport, United Kingdom