Dietetic Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Previous applicants need not apply.
Role includes helping the Dietitians to encourage patients’ with their nutritional intake. Carrying out initial assessment of patients, communicate their needs to the nursing team, monitor their results and assist the dietitian to ensure that the nutritional care plan is carried out effectively. Support the dietitians to facilitate a seamless transfer of care between acute and community settings.
This role will also involve liaising closely with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. dietetic, catering, medical / nursing and pharmacy staff) as well as families and carers. Excellent interpersonal skills and IT skills are essential. The role will also involve preparation and facilitation of presentations to patient groups and delivering training sessions for the wider health care team. You will be a key part of any health promotion campaigns which will raise the profile of dietetics, nutritional screening and the importance of good nutrition whilst in hospital.
With the guidance and support of the dietitians you will work directly with adult patients in an acute hospital setting, to ensure that they receive the best possible nutritional care. You will be supported by Dietetic Assistants and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners who are currently in post.
See job description and person specification for further detailed info re responsibilities and expectations of the role
Previous applicants need not apply.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dietetic Assistant roles across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,730 - £23,177 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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