2376 - Dietetic Assistant

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant looking to join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a permanent post, based within the Nutrition and Dietetic Team at Barnsley Hospital, where you would be working closely alongside Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and a supportive administrative team.

This post will involve implementing and supporting therapy programmes put in place by Registered Dietitians to aid the rehabilitation and nutritional care of patients. The postholder will work closely with all dietetic teams across the department (including adult inpatients, oncology, paediatrics, diabetes and paediatric diabetes) as well as working with the wider MDT. Specific tasks will include; gathering relevant patient information, liaising with other healthcare professionals, and assisting Dietitians in managing patient caseloads to provide best quality nutritional care to a range of patients.

We are a friendly and supportive department and personal development is actively promoted. Attendance on study days is offered in line with identified learning needs.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual who can show good communication and time management skills.

Main duties of the job

For further information and/or an informal chat please contact Andrew Smitten or Megan Crehan on 01226 433927 or email: andrew.smitten@nhs.net or megan.crehan1@nhs.net

Please note this vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-2376E-10-24

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.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions, but be able to work on own initiative
Ability to organise own workload and prioritise tasks appropriately
Basic keyboard and administration skills
Ability to work under time pressures and constraints

Desirable

Ability to instruct patients individually and in groups
Ability to attain competencies

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 a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

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.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions, but be able to work on own initiative
Ability to organise own workload and prioritise tasks appropriately
Basic keyboard and administration skills
Ability to work under time pressures and constraints

Desirable

Ability to instruct patients individually and in groups
Ability to attain competencies

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 a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

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.