Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individual to join our team of 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 will be required to work across sites at Bassetlaw Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital.
Main duties of the job
o Under the direct supervision of the Dietitian, facilitate the provision of optimal nutrition to inpatients and outpatients across the Trust.o To assist in the delivery and organisation of dietetic services within a range of specialitieso To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery of dietetic serviceso To work independently with some patients being the first contact from the dietetic service when determined by a Dietitiano To support with the delivery of training for other staff memberso To work within agreed guidelines and protocols
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
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, 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
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with both individuals of all ages, and groups
- Awareness and understanding of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support where necessary
- Ability to refrain from imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients and public
Desirable
- Able to use communication approaches to influence behaviour change.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent
- Able to use basic IT systems e.g. word, excel, email
- Awareness and understanding of data protection
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or relevant experience
Desirable
- NVQ / City and guilds or other qualification in nutrition
- Use of Clinical IT systems e.g. SystmOne
Knowledge And Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and interest in nutrition and health
- Previous healthcare experience
- Previous experience of facilitating groups
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing advice to patients on an individual basis
- Previous experience of taking anthropometric measurements e.g. height, weight
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with both individuals of all ages, and groups
- Awareness and understanding of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support where necessary
- Ability to refrain from imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients and public
Desirable
- Able to use communication approaches to influence behaviour change.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent
- Able to use basic IT systems e.g. word, excel, email
- Awareness and understanding of data protection
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or relevant experience
Desirable
- NVQ / City and guilds or other qualification in nutrition
- Use of Clinical IT systems e.g. SystmOne
Knowledge And Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and interest in nutrition and health
- Previous healthcare experience
- Previous experience of facilitating groups
- Previous experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing advice to patients on an individual basis
- Previous experience of taking anthropometric measurements e.g. height, weight
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.
