Dietetic Assistant

You will contribute to the work of the Dietetic team. To include a range of clinical duties in acute inpatient settings supporting the role of the registered dietitians. This will include direct patient contact, reviewing the nutrition and dietetic plans of inpatients as delegated by the registered dietitian. Supporting the safe discharge of patients under the care of the dietitian which may include liaising with other healthcare professionals and the associated administration.

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of the nutrition and dietetic service within a well-established dietetic team which comprises of 65 dietitians and dietetic assistants in a wide range of dietetic services and specialties in one of the UK's largest Acute Hospital Trusts. The post holder will work in collaboration with nurses, caterers and Speech and Language therapists to support the delivery of dietetic care to patients in a busy acute environment. Best nutritional practice is embedded into the UHNM Quality Strategy., University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.