Dietetic Assistant for HPB and Oncology
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,240.00 to £27,928.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26240.00 - £27928.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU2 7XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9384-25-0732 |
Summary
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.