Band 3 Dietetic Assistant- Dietetics/Therapy Services
The closing date is 08 June 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietetic assistant to join our general medicine dietetic team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham covering a range of acute wards including respiratory, acute medicine and healthcare of older people. These acute wards are managed by a strong multidisciplinary team including speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, specialist nurses, palliative care services and liaison psychiatry.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic dietetic team of Dietetic Assistants, Senior Dietitians, which will be led by dedicated Band 7 Specialist Dietitians. The successful individual will be involved in the dietetic assessment and treatment of a variety of patients within these specialty areas under the guidance of the Dietitians.
There will also be opportunities to become competent in measuring a range of anthropometric measures, assist in quality improvement projects and health promotion initiatives both face to face and via social media.
The applicant must have skills, knowledge and experience of caring for people who are malnourished and dehydrated in a busy, acute NHS hospital.
Being flexible, patient-centred, organised, have good communication skills and able to keep accurate record-keeping are essential to this role.
For further information please contact Nuala Cullen [nuala.cullen@uhb.nhs.uk]
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a small friendly team, but you will be part of the larger dietetic team at the QE Hospital of over 50 dietitians covering various specialities. You will work closely with different therapy colleagues and the dietetic team to help develop the general medicine services. You will be under the supervision of Dietitians, supporting the provision of a nutrition and dietetic service to patients.
The successful individual will take on a valuable role in supporting the assessment and treatment of a variety of patients so the applicants will ideally have experience with dealing with members of public, be able to demonstrate good communication skills along side an interest in food and nutrition and improving overall health and wellbeing.
The post is full time (37.5 hours) although applications are welcomed for any part time or job share opportunities.
If you have any questions please contact Nuala Cullen (Nuala.Cullen@uhb.nhs.uk).
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,169 to £25,674 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1093504
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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