Dietetic Assistant for Gastro and Upper GI
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Job Summary
An full time opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Dietetics Department at The Royal Surrey Hospital as a Dietetic Assistant to support our Gastro and Upper GI dietetic teams.
Job Summary
An full time opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Dietetics Department at The Royal Surrey Hospital as a Dietetic Assistant to support our Gastro and Upper GI dietetic teams.
We are looking for somebody with good communication skills who has experience of dealing with the general public and an appreciation for the challenges of managing long term conditions of the digestive tract. The post holder will support the dietitians with the day-to-day care of both inpatients and outpatients referred to our service.
You will join a forward thinking dietetic team that focuses on research and audit in its areas of activity to promote clinical effectiveness in patient care. This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally. However, the role will remain as a Dietetic Assistant - it will not lead to qualification as a Dietitian.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process and we are willing to support any requests for job sharing the role. If you would benefit from additional support--such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance--please let us know when applying
Main duties of the job
To assist the Gastro and Upper GI dietetic teams to provide a high quality service to inpatients and outpatients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital by undertaking tasks which do not require the expertise of a registered dietitian.
This is a busy varied role, which includes mainly service related patient administration and telephone duties as well as some face-to-face contact with patients. This role will also be responsible for organising the bookings for patient education sessions. We will require you to be organised, be able to work under pressure, be able to work under your own initiative as well as part of a team. Being computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential and a priority for this role. We are also looking for someone who takes a pride in delivering excellent customer services.
About Us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,883 to £26,958 a year (per annum) pro-rata -includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-JH-EMF18693-B3
Job locations
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The dietetic assistant will work as part of a team sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the gastro and upper GI dietetic service in line with Trust performance targets. This post will support the Gastro and Upper GI dietetic teams with the day-to-day care of both inpatients and outpatients attending The Royal Surrey County Hospital. A considerate, patient focused service will be provided in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital and throughout the whole system.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The dietetic assistant will work as part of a team sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the gastro and upper GI dietetic service in line with Trust performance targets. This post will support the Gastro and Upper GI dietetic teams with the day-to-day care of both inpatients and outpatients attending The Royal Surrey County Hospital. A considerate, patient focused service will be provided in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital and throughout the whole system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths
* Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, web based programs and electronic systems
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of dealing with the general public
* Awareness and understanding of NHS issues
Desirable
* Experience in using patient administration systems
* Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of dealing with the general public
* Awareness and understanding of NHS issues
Desirable
* Experience in using patient administration systems
* Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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* Job function
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