Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individual to join our team of paediatric dietitians and support staff. We need a keen team player with excellent communication skills who has an interest in diet, nutrition and patient care to join the dietitians and support staff across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but may be required to work across sites at Bassetlaw Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Under the direct supervision of the Dietitian, facilitate the provision of optimal nutrition to inpatients, outpatients and community patients across the Trust.
To work within agreed guidelines and protocols
To assist in the delivery and organisation of dietetic services within a number of specialities.
To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery of dietetic services
To work independently with some patients being the first contact from the dietetic service when determined by a Dietitian
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE Qualification in maths and English or an equivalent
- Basic IT skills e.g. email, Microsoft Office
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- NVQ / City and guilds or other qualification in nutrition
- Use of Clinical IT systems e.g. System 1
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and interest in food and health
- Previous experience of facilitating groups
- Previous healthcare experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Previous experience of advising patients one to one
- Previous experience of taking anthropometric measurements e.g. height, weight
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and members of the public of all ages, both one-to-one and with groups
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support where necessary
- Awareness and understanding of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
- Ability to refrain from imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients and public
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrates flexibility in the organisation of workload
- Flexible to travel between trust sites and around community
- Evidence of time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to teach groups and individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE Qualification in maths and English or an equivalent
- Basic IT skills e.g. email, Microsoft Office
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- NVQ / City and guilds or other qualification in nutrition
- Use of Clinical IT systems e.g. System 1
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and interest in food and health
- Previous experience of facilitating groups
- Previous healthcare experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Previous experience of advising patients one to one
- Previous experience of taking anthropometric measurements e.g. height, weight
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and members of the public of all ages, both one-to-one and with groups
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support where necessary
- Awareness and understanding of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
- Ability to refrain from imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients and public
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrates flexibility in the organisation of workload
- Flexible to travel between trust sites and around community
- Evidence of time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to teach groups and individuals
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.
