Dietetic Assistant - Paediatrics

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a motivated individual to join their paediatric dietetics team. Responsibilities include facilitating optimal nutrition for inpatients and outpatients while assisting in the organization of services. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for diet and patient care. This position offers flexible working arrangements at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and potential work at Bassetlaw Hospital.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts through external providers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• Interest in patient care.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimal nutrition for patients.
• Work within agreed guidelines for dietetic services.
• Assist in delivery and organization of services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Interest in diet and nutrition

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Dietitian, facilitate the provision of optimal nutrition to inpatients, outpatients and community patients across the Trust. To work within agreed guidelines and protocols. To assist in the delivery and organisation of dietetic services within a number of specialities. To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery of dietetic services. To work independently with some patients being the first contact from the dietetic service when determined by a Dietitian.

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard, including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individual to join our team of paediatric dietitians and support staff. We need a keen team player with excellent communication skills who has an interest in diet, nutrition and patient care to join the dietitians and support staff across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but may be required to work across sites at Bassetlaw Hospital.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.