Dietetic Technician

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dietetic technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with dietitians to support patients with complex nutritional needs across various settings. Your responsibilities will include managing a caseload, implementing nutritional care plans, and conducting educational activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care and enhance your professional development in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for nutrition and patient care, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting and managing own caseload is essential.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with nutritional needs and implement care plans.
• Deliver educational activities and training for health professionals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Patient Care

Education

Level 2/GCSEs in English and Maths

NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare

Foundation degree in Health and Social Care

Tools

Information Technology (Basic Skills)

Dietary Analysis Programs

Job description

Job Summary

We currently have 2 roles available - one at City and one at QMC campus. We have an exciting opportunity to join our dietetic team at NUH as a dietetic technician (1.0WTE permanent role). You will be working alongside the dietetic team supporting patients across different inpatient settings to advise, monitor and support specific patients with complex nutritional needs. Working to agreed protocols you will have your own case load, reporting to a supervising dietitian and refer patients where more complicated dietetic intervention is needed. Dietetic technicians are a vital member of the support team that work with the whole team to enhance patient care at NUH.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

You will be supporting patients on the ward who have a poor nutritional intake and working alongside the dietitians to implement nutritional care plans. NUH are looking for someone with a positive and flexible attitude, with good communication skills. Accurate recording of all patient activity and the use of computer systems will be an integral part of your role in addition to the ordering and coordinating the delivery of nutritional products.

As a technician you will be expected to deliver educational activities such as Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes and other health promotion initiatives. The technicians are key at delivering the training for MUST to other health professionals and are active at delivering this within ward based care.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

164-7055817

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre & City Campus

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Job Description

Responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1. Level 2/GCSEs grade 4 or higher English and maths (Grade C or above prior to 2017) or equivalent Functional Skills.
2. NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification e.g. A-level / BTEC.
3. Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
4. Willing to proactively engage with Band 4 competencies to demonstrate appropriate level of knowledge and experience required for the role and complete within a 12-month preceptorship.

Desirable

1. Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification.

Experience

Essential

1. To have experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting.
2. To have experience of managing own caseload.
3. Experience working within an Interdisciplinary Team.
4. Evidence of involvement in support/development of less experienced staff.
5. To have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations.
6. To have evidence of continuing personal and professional development.

Desirable

1. Previous experience of working as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner.
2. Experience of working as a therapy support worker (Band 3).

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

1. To have effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
2. To have effective rapport building and interpersonal skills.
3. To have an ability to communicate complex information with patients who have impaired communication abilities.
4. To have the ability to empathise with and motivate others.
5. To have a commitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practice.
6. Ability to work effectively as a team player as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

1. Understanding the scope of practice as an Assistant Practitioner seeking help and direction when necessary.
2. Take an active role in supervision and reflective practice, developing insights into own strength and limitations with areas for professional development.
3. To be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour.
4. To have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
5. To demonstrate problem solving skills.

Desirable

1. Ability to evaluate patient conditions and adapt treatment as necessary.

Planning and Organisational skills

Essential

1. To have the ability to work on own initiative.
2. Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.
3. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload.
4. To be flexible and willing to adapt.

Physical Skills

Essential

1. Able to undertake non-patient moving and handling procedures.
2. To have experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic computer skills in emails, word and excel).

Desirable

1. Able to undertake therapeutic patient moving and handling procedures.
2. To be able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment.
3. Experience of using dietary analysis programmes.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

1. Must be flexible with working requirements. Working patterns will be dependent on each clinical setting and may be over 7 days.
2. Flexibility to work across campuses.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre & City Campus

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/