The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Nutrition Support Coordinator

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

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!

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

223-NSC-888

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

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

Desirable

NVQ L3 business administration

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate understanding of patient priorities and performance standards.

Person Specification

Essential

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

Desirable

NVQ L3 business administration

Skills and knowledge

Essential

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)