Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Home Enteral Feeding Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (band 3/4)

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

Are you are interested in supporting patients who require enteral feeding due to a variety of different health conditions?

We are delighted to advertise this new post supporting our Adult and Paediatric Home enteral feeding teams at Airedale Hospital.

The post holder will provide a wide variety of administrative and clerical support to the Home Enteral Tube Feed Adult and Paediatric Dietetic Team. They will support a high standard of health care to Home Enteral Tube Fed (HETF) patients by assisting in and carrying out a range of duties with and on behalf of staff, patients and other health care professionals. They will provide elements of clinical support for which an agreed level of competency has been demonstrated under the direction of a Registered Dietitian.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills. We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, is proactive and thrives working as part of a team.

We are committed to the development of our staff and would explore options for development when appropriate competencies are met, and opportunities arise

Fixed Term Contract: 2 years

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative support to individual senior staff members in the Nutrition & Dietetic Home Enteral Tube Feed Team. This will require liaison with many professions including NHS professionals, nurses, clinicians, GPs, other professional bodies, members of the public. You will be required to liaise closely with the contracting team responsible for the provision of a Hospital to Home Feed Service, and to be able to converse regularly with patients regarding the service and equipment required for their needs.
Be confident to direct patients for further advice to the most appropriate health care professional and, where appropriate, provide basic advice over the phone as the first point of call. This will include aspects of clinical care when training and competencies achieved.
To be able to use/be willing to be trained on a range of different electronic systems including the system which has been devised by the appointed Home Enteral Tube Feed contractor to co-ordinate the service, including home service delivery, and related invoices and payments.
Provide a high level of co-ordination and communication within the team. Be prepared to share this knowledge to other health care workers within the HETF arena (e.g. District Nursing, Children's Community Team).

About us

The Home Enteral Feeding team within the Nutrition and Dietetics Service provides dietetic support to adults and children who require enteral feeding within our community, throughout Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. We are committed to providing a comprehensive and patient centred service to our patients. It is a small team with currently a Lead Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian and the postholder would work alongside this role. The team is based at Airedale General Hospital and therefore will work alongside a wider team of 13 Dietitians, 3 Dietetic Assistants and 2 clerical staff. The service operates core hours of 08.30 - 16.30 however there may be some flexibility to this as appropriate.

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

423-7226361

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RQF level 2 e.g. GCSE qualifications including Maths and English.
RQF level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ3/A-levels in relevant subject.

Desirable

A RQF level 4/5 qualification(s) in a nutrition/dietetic related discipline such as a healthcare

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health care/ social care/education
Experience in use of IT applications
Experience of working as part as a team, but also able to work independently where needed

Desirable

Experience of carrying out therapy /dietetic assessments
Experience of working with people with complex health needs

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Food & Nutrition
Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues
Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

Desirable

Knowledge of enteral feeding

Skills

Essential

Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
Planning and organisational Skills
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

Analytical and reflective skills.
Has well developed communication skills, such as supportive, motivational, and empathetic skills

Other

Essential

Current UK Driving Licence
Access to own transport

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RQF level 2 e.g. GCSE qualifications including Maths and English.
RQF level 3 qualification e.g. NVQ3/A-levels in relevant subject.

Desirable

A RQF level 4/5 qualification(s) in a nutrition/dietetic related discipline such as a healthcare

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in health care/ social care/education
Experience in use of IT applications
Experience of working as part as a team, but also able to work independently where needed

Desirable

Experience of carrying out therapy /dietetic assessments
Experience of working with people with complex health needs

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Food & Nutrition
Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues
Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

Desirable

Knowledge of enteral feeding

Skills

Essential

Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
Planning and organisational Skills
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

Analytical and reflective skills.
Has well developed communication skills, such as supportive, motivational, and empathetic skills

Other

Essential

Current UK Driving Licence
Access to own transport

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)