University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to come and join our team of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants, based at Royal Derby hospitals.
Key requirements of the role: A keen interest in food and nutrition, good communication skills, good organisational skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and experience of working within a similar setting with the general public. You should also be able to demonstrate good IT and presentation skills.
Main duties of the job
Specific tasks will include gathering relevant patient information, contributing to the dietetic care of inpatients, and supporting the dietitians in tasks. On a day-to-day basis, you will liaise with catering services, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals as well as members of the department. You will assist in audit and service development. You will be supported in all activities by the Dietitians and other Dietetic Assistants.
Closing date of applications: 20 January 2025
Interview date: 3 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return, we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts about our Trust:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB; this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
* Care certificate.
Skills
* Communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Experience
* Experience of working in a similar setting with the general public.
* Previous experience of working in healthcare or in a hospital.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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