Nutrition Support Coordinator

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Shrewsbury is looking for a Nutrition Support Coordinator. This role involves providing administrative support to the Multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team and acting as the initial interface for PEG patients. Candidates should have NVQ L3 or equivalent, with a focus on patient priorities. A commitment to delivering excellent patient care within a dynamic environment is essential. Salary offers range from £24,937 to £26,598 annually, and part-time applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• Minimum specified years of experience.
• Experience working with senior clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to the Multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team.
• Act as Trust interface for PEG patients.
• Maintain patient records and accurate databases.

Skills

Understanding of patient priorities

Performance standards

Education

NVQ L3 or equivalent

NVQ L3 business administration

Job description

Nutrition Support Coordinator

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Working within a fast paced dynamic team, the post holder is required to provide administration support to the Multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team, working as a first point of contact and Trust Interface for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) patients.

Main duties of the job

To provide administration support to the Multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team, predominantly the Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Work in the Nutrition Hub and act as a Trust interface for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) patients between the Dietetic Department, Gastroenterology Departments and ward staff.

To triage phone messages for Nutrition Nurses, dietitians, third party community nutrition nurses and their responsibilities.

The post holder will have lead responsibility for maintaining patient records and accurate databases associate with all patients on interventional nutritional feed, including Careflow and PEG database. Provide stock control associated with the PEG patients including the Emergency Departments packs.

About us

The Nutrition Team is a busy, dynamic team within a fast paced environment. We are responsible for all in and outpatients who have various types of complex nutrition needs. We are responsive to urgent and routine referrals and the coordinator is at the heart of this process, acting as initial contact for patients, families and clinical teams alike.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

• Achieved specified years of experience
• NVQ L3 or equivalent
• Evidence of working with senior clinical staff or equivalent
• NVQ L3 business administration

Skills and knowledge

• Demonstrate understanding of patient priorities and performance standards.

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata if part time