University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Dietetic Assistant

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to come and join our Dietetic Workforce, based at Royal Derby hospital.

Key requirements of the role are a keen interest in food and nutrition, good communication skills, good organisational skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and experience of working within a similar setting with the general public.

Main duties of the job

Specific tasks will include gathering of relevant patient information, contributing to the dietetic care of inpatients and supporting the dietitians in tasks. This role will be focused in the specialist area of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

On a day to day basis you will liaise with catering services, nursing staff and other health care professionals as well as members of the department. You will assist in audit and service development.

You will be supported in all activities by the Dietitians and other Dietetic Assistants.

Closing date of applications: 21 July 2025

Interview date: 04 August 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3727

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • 3 O levels or equivalent level 3 qualification

Desirable

  • Care certificate

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate good IT skills
  • Communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate good presentation skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar setting with the general public

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in healthcare or in hospital
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • 3 O levels or equivalent level 3 qualification

Desirable

  • Care certificate

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate good IT skills
  • Communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate good presentation skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar setting with the general public

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in healthcare or in hospital

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Rhiannon Robinson

rhiannon.robinson@nhs.net

01332785573

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3727

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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