Job summary
- Main area
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 359-7394955-T1
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
- Town
- Maidstone
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/09/2025
Employer heading
Dietetic Assistant (Stroke)
Band 4
Job overview
Do you enjoy working with people and have a passion for nutrition and its importance in health and wellbeing? Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join the friendly and supportive stroke dietetic team at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
This post is based in the specialist stroke services at our Hyper-Acute, Acute and Rehabilitation services based in Maidstone and Tonbridge Cottage hospitals. You would join our team of 3 stroke dietitians and wider network of 23 dietitians and 4 assistants in the Trust. We work closely with the diverse and inclusive stroke MDT including SLTs, physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and medics.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and team-working skills who is committed to improving the nutrition experience of our patients. A formal nutrition qualification and/or experience of working in a hospital or caring environment are desirable but not essential. We will provide a comprehensive induction programme and training to enable you to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge.
Please visit the video link below to provide you with an insight as to why you should come and join our fantastic therapy department at MTW!
If this sounds like an exciting step within your career, then we would love to read your application.
Main duties of the job
To work with registered dietitians to manage the nutritional needs of adult patients at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals and Stroke patients at Sevenoaks Hospital. To provide MUST training to Ward staff.
Working for our organisation
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions before submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- English Language and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- A Level or NVQ Level 3 (or above) or equivalent qualification in relevant area
Desirable criteria
- Completion of healthcare related qualification / training programme
- Completion of nutrition related qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Background knowledge of nutrition and its role in health and disease
- Experience of working in a caring / NHS environment, or equivalent
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of self-directed working
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working as a therapy or health care assistant within the NHS
- Experience of working in a nutrition related field
- Awareness of the importance of nutrition screening tools e.g. MUST
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Good interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Good organisational skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good time management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using dietary analysis packages
- Experience of using specialist equipment for anthropometric assessment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Palmela Onyebuchi
- Job title
- Interim stroke lead dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01622 227295
- Additional information
Alternatively, please contact Danielle Neshiri ([email protected] 07756295310) or Hesna Theron ([email protected])
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