2376 - Dietetic Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant looking to join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a permanent post, based within the Nutrition and Dietetic Team at Barnsley Hospital, where you would be working closely alongside Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and a supportive administrative team.

This post will involve implementing and supporting therapy programmes put in place by Registered Dietitians to aid the rehabilitation and nutritional care of patients. The postholder will work closely with all dietetic teams across the department (including adult inpatients, oncology, paediatrics, diabetes and paediatric diabetes) as well as working with the wider MDT. Specific tasks will include; gathering relevant patient information, liaising with other healthcare professionals, and assisting Dietitians in managing patient caseloads to provide best quality nutritional care to a range of patients.

We are a friendly and supportive department and personal development is actively promoted. Attendance on study days is offered in line with identified learning needs., This post will involve implementing and supporting therapy programmes put in place by Registered Dietitians to aid the rehabilitation and nutritional care of patients. The postholder will work closely with all dietetic teams across the department (including adult inpatients, oncology, paediatrics, diabetes and paediatric diabetes) as well as working with the wider MDT. Specific tasks will include; gathering relevant patient information, liaising with other healthcare professionals, and assisting Dietitians in managing patient caseloads to provide best quality nutritional care to a range of patients.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual who can show good communication and time management skills.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.