This fixed term post is open for those who are newly qualified with HCPC registration. We are looking for a Dietitian (Band 5) to join our service, with good communication skills and a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment. You should have experience of working with the MDT as part of your training, clinical or leadership placements. New graduates are supported as preceptors in the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for either a new graduate, or for staff who have experience of working in a band 5 role. The opportunity to gain experience in specialist areas (e.g. gastroenterology, nutritional support, renal, stroke / neurology and diabetes) is planned along with the ability to work alongside other professionals as part of MDT working. The service is co-located with Speech and Language Therapy in a large open plan office and has links with other AHP services.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within well-structured teams with regular supervision and appraisal for all staff. We offer the opportunity to deliver care to both in-patients and out-patients across the specialties’ of care of the elderly, diabetes / neuro, gastroenterology / critical care, and renal.

The hospital has two main bases at Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals. There is an excellent postgraduate centre at Arrowe Park Hospital and the Trust is supportive of personal development.

The successful candidates should have experience of working in the NHS as a student, or qualified Dietitian. You will be involved in the training of students on B and C placements, healthcare professionals (such as clinical support worker training) and patients (such as pulmonary rehabilitation sessions). As part of your CPD their will be opportunities to attend internal and external study days.

Job share, flexible working and part time hours will be considered in line with the trust flexible working policy.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Dietitian position available with WUTH.