Job summary
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person to work within our team as a dietetic assistant. Experience of working as a dietetic assistant is not essential, however previous experience of working within a caring environment is desirable. The successful applicant will work within our team of supportive dietitians alongside another dietetic assistant supporting the dietetic service to inatients. Full training will be provided.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
You will provide input across all inpatient wards including general medical, stroke, surgical, orthopaedic and gastroenterology, working under the supervision of the dietitian, but after appropriate training with your own caseload of patients. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential as you will liaise with a number of different members of the ward team including catering and nursing staff to ensure your patients receive the most appropriate nutritional care.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good general education e.g. GSCE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in healthcare
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Interest in the role of nutrition and hydration in health
- Experience working with general public
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience working in a caring environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills, listening and questioning skills
- Able to produce clear and concise written information
- Caring and sensitive to needs of others
- Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good general education e.g. GSCE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in healthcare
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Interest in the role of nutrition and hydration in health
- Experience working with general public
- Experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience working in a caring environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills, listening and questioning skills
- Able to produce clear and concise written information
- Caring and sensitive to needs of others
- Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
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.
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
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.
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).