Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join the Nutrition and Dietetics in-patient team working as a Dietetic Assistant at The Royal Oldham Hospital. This is a varied role where for half your time you will work alongside the adult dietitian team across inpatient wards supporting nutritional care.For the other part of the role, you will work as part of the specialist Nutrition Team working closely with a Dietitian Advanced Clinical Practitioner and nutrition nurse who care for the patients with complex nutritional needs. You need to be flexible, a team player whilst having a caring and compassionate nature, enthusiasm to learn and good communication skills. The department will provide training to meet the needs and expectations of this post, although experience of working in a caring environment is essential. Main duties of the job Managing a caseload of patients on wards requiring reviews of the recommendations made by the dietitian Review of patients following discharge from hospital Working alongside ward colleagues to support nutritional care of inpatients Liaising with the catering department regarding individual patient needs for special diets Admin duties to support patient discharges Developing displays and resources for education and training About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Background in healthcare / care industry Interest in food and health Experience of working with the general public Experience of working within a team Desirable Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions Experience of caring for patients / working within a caring environment Qualifications Essential 3 GCSE pass or equivalent including english Desirable NVQ level 3 Food hygiene training Skills & Abilities Essential Confident Communicator - demonstrating both listening & questioning skills Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to use Initiative & know own limitations Caring manner, sensitive to the needs of patients, carers, staff and colleagues Desirable Basic IT skills Person Specification Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Background in healthcare / care industry Interest in food and health Experience of working with the general public Experience of working within a team Desirable Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions Experience of caring for patients / working within a caring environment Qualifications Essential 3 GCSE pass or equivalent including english Desirable NVQ level 3 Food hygiene training Skills & Abilities Essential Confident Communicator - demonstrating both listening & questioning skills Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to use Initiative & know own limitations Caring manner, sensitive to the needs of patients, carers, staff and colleagues Desirable Basic IT skills 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. 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.. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website