Job overview

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. 

Working for our organisation

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, appreciate and inspire – 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.