Dietetic Assistant (Adult and Paediatric) | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937.00- £26,598.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Cwmni: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7307364/188-CL170625 |
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are seeking a dietetic assistant to join our busy and friendly team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust working in the paediatric and adult dietetic teams working 3 days per week to cover a 12 month fixed term maternity leave.
You need to be hard working, caring and enthusiastic and will assist the dietitians in providing nutrition advice and support to our patients.
You will support patients in hospital, undertaking a mix of clinical patient facing and administrative duties.
We are looking for people who are keen to work in healthcare. Previous experience of working in nutrition and/or working in a hospital setting is desirable but not essential. Good communication and organisational skills (including IT skills) are essential. Full training and support will be provided.
Applications from people from diverse backgrounds are particularly welcomed. We are family friendly so flexible working arrangements may be considered.
The University Hospital Southampton NHSFT Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy department employs approximately 130 staff, with clinical experts working across a range of specialties, providing both acute and community services in adults and paediatrics.
Our Department operates Monday to Friday 8-5pm
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
You will:
• Be a member of the dietetic team, working under the supervision of the dietitians to provide evidence-based nutrition advice to patients.
• Work on the inpatient wards to assist with nutrition screening, triaging of patient referrals and provide first line nutrition support advice.
• Be responsible for ordering and stock rotation of feeds and nutritional supplements in designated areas.
• Assist the dietitians with completion of administration tasks such as registering patients for home nutrition support and liaising with GP surgeries and dietitians from other hospitals.
• Assist the dietitians by speaking to patients, families and carers on the phone, to problem solve/ trouble shoot regarding queries they may have in relation to prescriptions or other nutrition queries.
• Provide nutrition training to ward staff, patients and their families.
• Manage your workload and own time effectively with regards to clinical priority.
• Work within your own limitations and seek support from supervising dietitians when required, escalating any concerns as needed.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Jul 2025