Job summary We are looking for a full time Dietetic Assistant to work alongside our team of Paediatric Dietitians supporting children, young people and their families who require nutritional interventions. The post holder will work under the supervision of a Dietitian and review and advise patients in wards, clinics and by telephone. The post holder will work as a member of the multi-professional team, working closely with Dietitians, Special Feed Unit, Medical staff, AHPs, Nursing staff, and Catering staff. In addition to the clinical role, the post holder will undertake administrative duties to support the service, including generation of clinical letters, ordering special feeds and diets for patients in hospital, liaising with GP's Health Visitors and school nurses, organising feed deliveries and prescriptions for home, creation of resources for use by patients and their families. Main duties of the job To review patients who are in hospital or in outpatient clinics under supervision of a Dietitian and to give nutritional advice within specific guidelines. To accurately assess and document the nutritional status of the patient. To support Dietitians in administrative duties including generating clinical letters, organising feeds for inpatient and outpatient use, liaising with other health care professionals regarding the nutritional management of the patient, creation of resources for use by patients and families. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 284-25-6929695-DMRG Job locations BCH Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Knowledge/Experience and Skills Essential Knowledge of children's growth patterns, normal nutritional requirements and special diets, gained through formal or theoretical and practical work based training Knowledge of medical conditions and their nutritional impact ,gained through formal or theoretical and practical work based training Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels Good time management and ability to work to deadlines Attention to detail Treats people with compassion, dignity and respect Committed to own CPD Demonstrates initiative and self motivated Genuine interest and enthusiasm for working within Dietetics Has right to work in UK Desirable Practical experience of assessing children's growth and giving nutritional advice Previous Experience of working as a Dietetic assistant Qualifications Essential Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work based training or holds a minimum of a relevant Health related Level 5 qualification Desirable Holds a level 6 qualification in Human Nutrition or Dietetics Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting, delivering patient care Person Specification Knowledge/Experience and Skills Essential Knowledge of children's growth patterns, normal nutritional requirements and special diets, gained through formal or theoretical and practical work based training Knowledge of medical conditions and their nutritional impact ,gained through formal or theoretical and practical work based training Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels Good time management and ability to work to deadlines Attention to detail Treats people with compassion, dignity and respect Committed to own CPD Demonstrates initiative and self motivated Genuine interest and enthusiasm for working within Dietetics Has right to work in UK Desirable Practical experience of assessing children's growth and giving nutritional advice Previous Experience of working as a Dietetic assistant Qualifications Essential Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work based training or holds a minimum of a relevant Health related Level 5 qualification Desirable Holds a level 6 qualification in Human Nutrition or Dietetics Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting, delivering patient care 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address BCH Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)