Paediatric Dietetic Assistant

We are looking for a reliable, methodical and organised individual with good practical skills to work in the department of dietetics. The job will involve supporting the dietetic services so that they can provide quality services to both patients and other staff groups.

You will be involved the special feed production unit, where you will be responsible for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of specialist baby feeds to the paediatric and neonate services supporting the full time Specialist Feed Production Unit technician. You will also provide a key role in the liaison between dietetics and catering to ensure that dietary products are available to those patients requiring them. In both roles you will be required to work closely with the dietetic staff and other staff within the Trust., This post is based in the milk kitchen which is open 6 days per week and is responsible for the making of specialist infant and paediatrics feeds for patients on the children's wards. They are responsible for equipment maintenance maintaining hygiene standards and regular risk audits to ensure the safe running of the milk kitchen. This post is also responsible for stock monitoring (rotation, ordering and levels). This is an essential post to provide this service to paediatrics., At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.