Dietetic Assistant

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 16 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individual to join our team of dietitians and support staff. We need a keen team player with excellent communication skills who has an interest in diet, nutrition and patient care to join the dietitians and support staff across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but will be required to work across sites at Bassetlaw Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital.

Main duties of the job

o Under the direct supervision of the Dietitian, facilitate the provision of optimal nutrition to inpatients and outpatients across the Trust.o To assist in the delivery and organisation of dietetic services within a range of specialitieso To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery of dietetic serviceso To work independently with some patients being the first contact from the dietetic service when determined by a Dietitiano To support with the delivery of training for other staff memberso To work within agreed guidelines and protocols

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-7053307

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal communication skills, with both individuals of all ages, and groups
  • Awareness and understanding of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
  • Ability to work independently and use own initiative
  • Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support where necessary
  • Ability to refrain from imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients and public

Desirable

  • Able to use communication approaches to influence behaviour change.

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent
  • Able to use basic IT systems e.g. word, excel, email

Desirable

  • NVQ / City and guilds or other qualification in nutrition
  • Use of Clinical IT systems e.g. SystmOne

Knowledge And Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and interest in nutrition and health
  • Previous healthcare experience
  • Previous experience of facilitating groups
  • Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience of providing advice to patients on an individual basis
  • Previous experience of taking anthropometric measurements e.g. height, weight
Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal communication skills, with both individuals of all ages, and groups
  • Awareness and understanding of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
  • Ability to work independently and use own initiative
  • Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support where necessary
  • Ability to refrain from imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients and public

Desirable

  • Able to use communication approaches to influence behaviour change.

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent
  • Able to use basic IT systems e.g. word, excel, email

Desirable

  • NVQ / City and guilds or other qualification in nutrition
  • Use of Clinical IT systems e.g. SystmOne

Knowledge And Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and interest in nutrition and health
  • Previous healthcare experience
  • Previous experience of facilitating groups
  • Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience of providing advice to patients on an individual basis
  • Previous experience of taking anthropometric measurements e.g. height, weight

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Nutrition and Dietetics Manager

Lindsey Germain

lindsey.germain@nhs.net

01302642742

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-7053307

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

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