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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Dietetic Assistant for HPB and Oncology

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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Job summary

A part time opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Dietetics Department at The Royal Surrey Hospital as a Dietetic Assistant to support our Hepatopancreatico-biliary (HPB) and Oncology dietetic teams and work as part of our growing team Dietetic Assistant team.We are looking for somebody with good communication skills who has experience of dealing with the general public and an appreciation for the challenges associated with surgery and / or living with cancer. The post holder will support the dietitians with the day-to-day care of both inpatients and outpatients referred to our service. This is a busy varied role, which includes mainly service related patient administration and telephone duties as well as some face-to-face contact with patients. This role will also be responsible for organising the bookings for patient information sessions. We will require you to be organised, be able to work under pressure, be able to work under your own initiative as well as part of a team. Being computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential and a priority for this role. We are also looking for someone who takes a pride in delivering excellent customer services.You will join a forward thinking dietetic team that focuses on research and audit in its areas of activity to promote clinical effectiveness in patient care.

Main duties of the job

To assist the hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) surgical and Oncology dietetic teams to provide a high quality service to inpatients and outpatients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital by undertaking tasks which do not require the expertise of a registered dietitian.

The dietetic assistant will work as part of a team sharing responsibility for the smooth running of the HPB and Oncology dietetic service in line with Trust performance targets. This post will support the HPB and Oncology dietetic teams with the day-to-day care of both inpatients and outpatients attending The Royal Surrey County Hospital. A considerate, patient focused service will be provided in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital and throughout the whole system.

This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support--such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance--please let us know when applying

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum pro rata including high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-LG-EMF19159-B3

Job locations

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To complement the work of the registered dietitians by undertaking basic dietetic reviews (with supervision) with both in and outpatients including telephone reviews. To work with the dietitians to set up and assist with information sessions for patients. To collect clinical and non-clinical information from medical records as required by the dietitians. To coordinate out-patient referrals and ensure the relevant information is saved as an electronic patient record i.e. enter patient information, reason for referral and then book patients into the appropriate clinics. To send nutritional supplement samples to patients and liaise regarding preferences either in outpatient settings or by telephone. To carry out anthropometric measurements (body weight, hand grip strength and mid upper arm muscle measurements) in clinic and inpatient settings To document encounters with patients on their electronic patient record Seek advice from the HPB and Oncology dietetic teams when:o Patients have questions that are beyond the scope of the dietetic assistant roleo Progression of treatment is requiredo Deterioration in patients condition has occurred To participate in dietetic service meetings, department meetings, MDT meetings, care planning meetings as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To complement the work of the registered dietitians by undertaking basic dietetic reviews (with supervision) with both in and outpatients including telephone reviews. To work with the dietitians to set up and assist with information sessions for patients. To collect clinical and non-clinical information from medical records as required by the dietitians. To coordinate out-patient referrals and ensure the relevant information is saved as an electronic patient record i.e. enter patient information, reason for referral and then book patients into the appropriate clinics. To send nutritional supplement samples to patients and liaise regarding preferences either in outpatient settings or by telephone. To carry out anthropometric measurements (body weight, hand grip strength and mid upper arm muscle measurements) in clinic and inpatient settings To document encounters with patients on their electronic patient record Seek advice from the HPB and Oncology dietetic teams when:o Patients have questions that are beyond the scope of the dietetic assistant roleo Progression of treatment is requiredo Deterioration in patients condition has occurred To participate in dietetic service meetings, department meetings, MDT meetings, care planning meetings as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade 4 / C and above)
  • Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, web based programs and electronic systems

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the general public
  • Awareness and understanding of NHS issues

Desirable

  • Experience in using patient administration systems
  • Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade 4 / C and above)
  • Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, web based programs and electronic systems

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of dealing with the general public
  • Awareness and understanding of NHS issues

Desirable

  • Experience in using patient administration systems
  • Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Dietetics

Nicola Porter

01483571122

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum pro rata including high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-LG-EMF19159-B3

Job locations

Royal Surrey

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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