Special Feeds Unit AssistantinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025
Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team environment at one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.
Engagement in meaningful work by preparing therapeutic feeds for infants and children, making a direct impact on their health and recovery.
Regular training and support provided to enhance skills in food preparation, hygiene, and teamwork.
Flexible part-time shifts allowing for a good work-life balance and accommodating other commitments.
Work in a cutting-edge environment, benefiting from the introduction of innovative systems such as the Electronic Patient Record for improved operational effectiveness.
Access to career development opportunities within a major academic research center, encouraging professional growth and high-quality research programs.
Participation in sustainability initiatives through the Green Plan, contributing to a healthier future for the healthcare community.
Are you seeking a fulfilling role in the heart of healthcare? Join our dedicated team as a Special Feeds Unit Assistant at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, where your skills can make a real difference in the lives of young patients. This part-time, permanent position offers you the chance to support a friendly unit that prepares essential therapeutic feeds for infants and children. Your meticulous attention to detail will help us whip up around 70 feeds daily, ensuring that these little ones receive the nutrition they need while in our care.
We're looking for compassionate individuals who thrive in a team-focused environment. If you have excellent communication skills, enjoy following precise instructions, and can maintain high hygiene standards, we want to hear from you! At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace where your career aspirations can flourish. With opportunities for training and development, flexible shifts, and the chance to work alongside dedicated colleagues, this is more than just a job—it's a career that transforms lives, yours included. If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, reach out to us today!
We're looking for compassionate individuals who thrive in a team-focused environment. If you have excellent communication skills, enjoy following precise instructions, and can maintain high hygiene standards, we want to hear from you! At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace where your career aspirations can flourish. With opportunities for training and development, flexible shifts, and the chance to work alongside dedicated colleagues, this is more than just a job—it's a career that transforms lives, yours included. If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, reach out to us today!
Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team environment at one of the largest NHS Trusts in England.
Engagement in meaningful work by preparing therapeutic feeds for infants and children, making a direct impact on their health and recovery.
Regular training and support provided to enhance skills in food preparation, hygiene, and teamwork.
Flexible part-time shifts allowing for a good work-life balance and accommodating other commitments.
Work in a cutting-edge environment, benefiting from the introduction of innovative systems such as the Electronic Patient Record for improved operational effectiveness.
Access to career development opportunities within a major academic research center, encouraging professional growth and high-quality research programs.
Participation in sustainability initiatives through the Green Plan, contributing to a healthier future for the healthcare community.
Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you to join our small friendly team. We are looking for a part-time worker to join us as a Special feeds unit assistant (SFU) in Royal Manchester Childrens hospital. The post is permanent and based in the Special feeds unit within our Therapy and Dietetics department .
The SFU staff prepare approximately 70 feeds (400 bottles) a day of therapeutic feeds for the infants and children admitted to RMCH. The dietitians calculate the infant /child’s nutritional needs based on their clinical condition and age and translate this into a feed recipe.
The role of the SFU staff is carefully following the recipe , weigh out all the ingredients then prepare and bottle the feed following strict hygienic conditions. The feeds are then labelled, pasteurised and chilled before being sent to the wards. In the afternoons you will be ensuring we have a clean and safe environment to work in ready for the next day, preparing labels and undertaking doing stock checks
The unit is open every day of the year ;
8 am to 4 pm on weekdays
8 am to 12 noon at weekend and bank holidays.
We have a team of 5 assistants and 2 part-time supervisors who each follow a fortnightly rota with 3 staff working each shift .
Usually you will work 10 shifts (4 to 5 hours) over a 14 day period - including alternate weekends and some bank holiday working..
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a friendly food preparation environment to join our hardworking and flexible team.
We will provide training; support and supervision required you will need;
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Williams Job title: Dietetic Team Lead Email address:
Jane Blackford SFU supervisor
The SFU staff prepare approximately 70 feeds (400 bottles) a day of therapeutic feeds for the infants and children admitted to RMCH. The dietitians calculate the infant /child’s nutritional needs based on their clinical condition and age and translate this into a feed recipe.
The role of the SFU staff is carefully following the recipe , weigh out all the ingredients then prepare and bottle the feed following strict hygienic conditions. The feeds are then labelled, pasteurised and chilled before being sent to the wards. In the afternoons you will be ensuring we have a clean and safe environment to work in ready for the next day, preparing labels and undertaking doing stock checks
The unit is open every day of the year ;
8 am to 4 pm on weekdays
8 am to 12 noon at weekend and bank holidays.
We have a team of 5 assistants and 2 part-time supervisors who each follow a fortnightly rota with 3 staff working each shift .
Usually you will work 10 shifts (4 to 5 hours) over a 14 day period - including alternate weekends and some bank holiday working..
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a friendly food preparation environment to join our hardworking and flexible team.
We will provide training; support and supervision required you will need;
- excellent communication and team working skills
- good numeracy and literacy
- the ability to read and follow written instructions and accurately weigh ingredients
- use an IT system to access patient data and generate labels.
- a knowledge of principles for good hygiene
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Williams Job title: Dietetic Team Lead Email address:
Jane Blackford SFU supervisor
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