Job Description

Due to UKVI guidelines, this role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker visa. Further information can be accessed here - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa



Do you believe that addressing nutritional needs has a positive impact on the outcome of cancer?



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietetic Assistant to join the Dietetic Team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. You will be based at CCC_L, our new hospital in central Liverpool. You may also be asked to support the team at CCC-Wirral and CCC-Aintree



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietetic assistant to join the Dietetic team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working as part of the wider dietetic and AHP team to help provide specialist dietetic services to patients with cancer.



If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.



Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative.



The role will include supporting the Dietitians by triaging referrals, reviewing and monitoring patients, and undertaking related administrative tasks in accordance with the British Dietetic Association's code of professional conduct for dietetic assistants.



To support the registered dietitians by reviewing, monitoring and advising patients, and undertaking related administration in accordance with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of professional conduct for dietetic assistants.



Act as an intermediary between the dietetic and catering departments, enhancing communication to achieve the optimal provision of nutrition for patients in hospital.



Participate in project work which may be for the benefit of the patient or the dietetic department.



Work with the registered dietitians and Clinical Nutrition Nurses and, under instruction, develop and deliver education and training to healthcare professionals and patients and their carers.



Monitor and rotate stocks of nutritional supplements and feeds at ward level and within the radiotherapy department, ensuring appropriate supplies are ordered from pharmacy.



The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.



Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.



Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.



We are -



Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusiv e

Please see attached and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.