The Nutrition & Dietetic Dept is delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to join our Team. The post holder will work to provide general and advanced (clinical & non-clinical) support to the community dietetic service for domiciliary and outpatients as part of the UHP NHS Trust community dietetic service working under the supervision of senior dietitians.
Main duties of the job
To provide general and advanced (clinical & non-clinical) support to the acute dietetic service for in-patients and out-patients at Derriford Hospital and outlying University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) sites, working under the supervision of senior dietitians.
To enhance the work carried out by ward dietitians, improving service efficiency, streamlining the provision of nutrition care, and facilitating effective patient discharges.
To undertake other tasks, within the dietetic department, that do not require the expertise of a registered dietitian, as assigned by a supervising dietitian.
To be involved in all Nutrition and Dietetic departmental activities and contribute to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within an NHS clinical setting.
- Willingness to undertake relevant departmental training to achieve required clinical competencies.
- Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively within a health and care setting.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of Audit.
- Demonstrable experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrable experience of working with enterally fed patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or equivalent or higher
- GCSEs Maths & English Levels 9-4 (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
- Minimum NVQ / diploma in healthcare or equivalent level 3.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification/training to a higher level e.g., dietetic support worker training, degree in nutrition.
- Attendance of additional professional courses.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Able to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner for patient notes and departmental documentation.
- Professional and patient focussed approach acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time, prioritise and plan timed activities.
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of the dietetic process.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
