About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, innovative and highly organised individual to join our experienced and expanding Nutrition and Dietetics team as a Dietetic Assistant (15 hours per week), based at Frimley Park Hospital.
The successful candidate will support the administrative team and work under the supervision of dietitians. The role includes supporting patients on fortified and specialist diets by providing appropriate menus and oral nutritional supplements, and liaising with ward staff and the catering department. You will also assist with nutritional assessments by gathering nutrition-related information from patients and ward teams.
The postholder will help promote the importance of nutrition through awareness activities and by supporting training alongside the dietetic team. Administrative responsibilities include general office duties, checking patient menus, gathering information ahead of clinics, stock checking and handling enteral feeding supplies, and computer-based analysis of patient dietary intakes.
You will develop an understanding of therapeutic diets and hospital catering systems. The role requires good communication and problem-solving skills, initiative, basic IT and office skills, and the ability to work flexibly as a valued member of the team.
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Main duties of the job
Support the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Frimley Park Hospital as a Dietetic Assistant Assist the administrative team with general office and departmental tasks Work under dietetic supervision to support patients on fortified and specialist diets Provide and check appropriate menus and oral nutritional supplements for patients Liaise with ward staff and the catering department regarding patient dietary needs Check patient menus to ensure dietary requirements are met Retrieve and prepare patient information ahead of dietetic clinics Carry out stock checking and manage enteral feeding supplies Undertake computer-based analysis of patient dietary intakes Develop a good working knowledge of therapeutic diets and hospital catering systems Respond to a range of queries using good communication, problem-solving skills and initiative Work flexibly as a supportive and reliable member of the wider team
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard in Maths/English Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work-based training or holds academic/NVQ level III qualification
Desirable
Undergraduate degree in Nutrition or Public Health Member of British Dietetic Association as Dietetic Assistant
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working within public health Secretarial/administrative experience with record keeping Team working experience
Desirable
Presentation/group work skills Knowledge of stock monitoring Experience of collecting data Experience of working with patients
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Good understanding and the role of a Dietitian Problem solving skills Good English written and verbal communication skills - able to deal with complex sensitive issues on a one to one basis/groups Organisational skills - organises own time and prioritises workload to meet conflicting service demands Ability to deal with distressing/uncomfortable situations
Desirable
Enthusiasm for nutrition science
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)