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
NHS AfC: Band 3
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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
* 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
* Previous competency based training in relevant field
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* 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
* 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)
* 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
* Tactful diplomatic, supportive and resourceful
* Ability to work well in a team
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all.Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
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If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
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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.
Name Faye Heywood Job title Clinical Lead Dietitian Email address Faye.Heywood@cht.nhs.uk Telephone number 01422 224267 Additional information
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