Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetic assistant
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours)
- Job ref
- 372-COM2555
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary/ Calderdale Royal Hospital
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/09/2025
Employer heading
Dietetic Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
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Job overview
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Do you have a passion for helping others and an interest in dietetics. We have 2 positions for dietetic assistants to support the inpatient dietitians. The role will involve triaging of referrals which come into the department based on their MUST score and clinical information and supporting the dietitians to deliver excellent nutritional care to those who require it. The role delivers MUST training to ward staff and supports training of others in nutritional care as well promotion of the dietetic profession and support to campaigns to raise awareness on nutrition related issues
Main duties of the job
Role includes helping the Dietitians to encourage patients’ with their nutritional intake. Carrying out ongoing assessment of patients, communicate their needs to the nursing team, monitor their results and assist the dietitian to ensure that the nutritional care plan is carried out effectively. Support the dietitians to facilitate a seamless transfer of care between acute and community settings.
This role will also involve liaising closely with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. dietetic, catering, medical / nursing and pharmacy staff) as well as families and carers. Excellent interpersonal skills and IT skills are essential. The role will also involve preparation and facilitation of presentations to patient groups and delivering training sessions for the wider health care team. You will be a key part of any health promotion campaigns which will raise the profile of dietetics, nutritional screening and the importance of good nutrition whilst in hospital.
Please ensure you have read the job description and person specification and have the skills to fulfil this.
Working for our organisation
With the guidance and support of the dietitians you will work directly with adult patients in an acute hospital setting, to ensure that they receive the best possible nutritional care. You will be supported by Dietetic Assistants and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See job description and person specification for further detailed info re responsibilities and expectations of the role
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- GCSE English, Maths, science grades 3 - 9 or equivalent
- NVQ L3 ( or equivalent ) in appropriate field for example Health and Social Care - or working towards this
- Willing and able to participate in competency work based training programme
Desirable criteria
- Previous competency based training in relevant field
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a social care/health care/educational setting
- IT literate (email, internet) and experience of using database
- An understanding of the needs and issues concerning illness and disability
- An understanding of enabling a person to learn or re-learn skills
- Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in a Multidisciplinary team in health, social care or education setting
- Experience of teaching and instructing
- Experience of dealing with clients with complex needs and their carers
- Experience of working in a dietetic setting
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates positive attitudes and behaviours
- Able to work on own following agrees protocols, seeking help appropriately, particularly around unforeseen circumstances
- Able to use initiative but be aware of limitations of role
- Problem solving / decision making skills based on patient / client needs
- Good communication skills
- Tactful diplomatic, supportive and resourceful
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work well in a team
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Faye Heywood
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 224267
- Additional information
Cherry Moulton - Clinical Lead Dietitian
Karen Turkington - Critical Care and Professional lead Dietitian
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