2376 - Dietetic Assistant

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The interview date for this role is 27th March 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Dietetic Assistant for the oncology dietetic service 12 months fixed term/secondment. The role will be based at Barnsley Hospital.

The post holder will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Doctors, to provide holistic care to patients across the cancer pathway. The post will cover mainly GI cancers and lung cancers and some work with patients who have a diagnosis of head & neck, working with speech therapy.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a clinical setting, with excellent communication skills and a real desire to support patients as they go through their treatment journey. They will be responsible for planning and prioritising their own day; within the allocated workload and resources.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities within a supportive working environment. Excellent training facilities are available within the Trust. Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.

Main duties of the job

To support the dietetic oncology lead in providing therapy interventions and implement programmes of care for lung, GI and Head & Neck cancer

To take action relative to a patients health and care needs when needing dietetic intervention before, during and after their cancer treatment for nutrition support, gastrostomy tube management and communication.

To work across the cancer pathway to provide rehabilitation therapy focused support for patients about to undergo cancer treatment

To support self-management including patient education and support to manage the consequences of treatment of diet and fluid intake.

To deliver high standards of coordinated, personalised care, supporting the oncology lead, whilst working as an integral member of the Head and Neck cancer team

To work within the specialist services of Lung, GI (upper and lower GI and Head and Neck Cancer MDTs including Clinical Nurse Specialists, support workers, surgeons, oncologists

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2376E-02-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent
Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Other qualification/experience in diet and nutrition.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with people with a disability

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital environment
Administration/clerical experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English 9-4 or equivalent
Working towards NVQ 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Other qualification/experience in diet and nutrition.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with people with a disability

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital environment
Administration/clerical experience

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.