Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a dietitian to secure a Band 5 Dietetic post within Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trusts.
The successful post holder will be working with adult patients within a very friendly, supportive and dynamic team at Liverpool Women's Hospital.
This post offers a unique opportunity to develop core clinical skills while contributing to specialist services in maternity, gynaecology, and oncology.
We are looking for applications from dietitians with experience working in a women's health or maternity hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
The post covers a variety of both inpatient and outpatient work, as well as health promotion activities and education and training responsibilities for other health care professionals. You will be required to liaise with the wider integrated team, across both community and acute settings, as well as being an active member of the MDT within the acute trust. There will be the opportunity for continuous professional development (CPD) between Liverpool Women's Hospital (LWH) & Liverpool University Hospital Groups. As part of the role, you will be involved in regular audit and development projects, as well as student training. We are committed to being involved in all aspects of teaching and have regular teaching sessions throughout Liverpool Women's Hospital.The candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, a commitment to patient-centred care, and a willingness to engage in service innovation. You will be supported with structured supervision, access to CPD opportunities, and the chance to work within an experienced dietetic team that values collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
Whether you're a newly qualified dietitian or looking to expand your experience in women's health, we welcome applications from individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference to the lives of women and their families.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post covers a variety of both inpatient and outpatient work, as well as health promotion activities and education and training responsibilities for other health care professionals. You will be required to liaise with the wider integrated team, across both community and acute settings, as well as being an active member of the MDT within the acute trust. There will be the opportunity for continuous professional development (CPD) between Liverpool Womens Hospital (LWH) & Liverpool University Hospital Groups. As part of the role, you will be involved in regular audit and development projects, as well as student training. We are committed to being involved in all aspects of teaching and have regular teaching sessions throughout Liverpool Womens Hospital.The candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, a commitment to patient-centred care, and a willingness to engage in service innovation. You will be supported with structured supervision, access to CPD opportunities, and the chance to work within an experienced dietetic team that values collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
Whether you're a newly qualified dietitian or looking to expand your experience in womens health, we welcome applications from individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference to the lives of women and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post covers a variety of both inpatient and outpatient work, as well as health promotion activities and education and training responsibilities for other health care professionals. You will be required to liaise with the wider integrated team, across both community and acute settings, as well as being an active member of the MDT within the acute trust. There will be the opportunity for continuous professional development (CPD) between Liverpool Womens Hospital (LWH) & Liverpool University Hospital Groups. As part of the role, you will be involved in regular audit and development projects, as well as student training. We are committed to being involved in all aspects of teaching and have regular teaching sessions throughout Liverpool Womens Hospital.The candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, a commitment to patient-centred care, and a willingness to engage in service innovation. You will be supported with structured supervision, access to CPD opportunities, and the chance to work within an experienced dietetic team that values collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
Whether you're a newly qualified dietitian or looking to expand your experience in womens health, we welcome applications from individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference to the lives of women and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current or pending registration with HCPC
- Membership of BDA or equivalent professional indemnity.
Experience
Essential
- Time management - able to prioritise work, respond appropriately to demands and keep to time in out patient setting
Desirable
- Clinical placement conducted within both acute teaching and primary care environments
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills to effectively convey information, both written and verbal.
- Problem solving skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current or pending registration with HCPC
- Membership of BDA or equivalent professional indemnity.
Experience
Essential
- Time management - able to prioritise work, respond appropriately to demands and keep to time in out patient setting
Desirable
- Clinical placement conducted within both acute teaching and primary care environments
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills to effectively convey information, both written and verbal.
- Problem solving skills.
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
