Dietetic Support Assistant inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 1 AUG 2024

To pass on calls and enquiries to relevant team members ensuring urgent messages are prioritised.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietetic Support Assistant/Worker to join us here at the world-famous Great

Ormond Street Hospital.

The successful candidate will be supported by a large department of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with previous administration experience who wants to further develop their skills and become part of our team.

Their main role will involve the coordination of patients discharged on nutritional support. This involves the organisation of patient training, liaison with local community trusts and enteral feed companies. They will therefore be integral to the patient’s journey home.

The post-holder will have exceptional communication, organisation and prioritisation skills. The successful applicant will be confident in Excel, Word and general computer skills.

If you would like further information, then please contact Lucy Jackman via email on

  • The post-holder will support the wider dietetic department to provide a high quality effective and efficient administration service.
  • The post-holder will ensure that the dietetic discharge and administrative systems are up to date support the department by ensuring they can deliver high quality care.
  • To support the department with enteral feed discharges politely and efficiently with any queries or requests that are received, answering requests where appropriate and liaising with other staff when necessary.
  • To demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to exercise diplomacy and a good telephone manner
  • To pass on calls and enquiries to relevant team members ensuring urgent messages are prioritised
  • To establish good working multidisciplinary links to provide an optimum service.
  • To maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all matters relating to the service, including but not limited to patient information.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Jackman Job title: Specialist Paediatric Dietitian Email address:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietetic Support Assistant/Worker to join us here at the world-famous Great

Ormond Street Hospital.

The successful candidate will be supported by a large department of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with previous administration experience who wants to further develop their skills and become part of our team.

Their main role will involve the coordination of patients discharged on nutritional support. This involves the organisation of patient training, liaison with local community trusts and enteral feed companies. They will therefore be integral to the patient’s journey home.

The post-holder will have exceptional communication, organisation and prioritisation skills. The successful applicant will be confident in Excel, Word and general computer skills.

If you would like further information, then please contact Lucy Jackman via email on

  • The post-holder will support the wider dietetic department to provide a high quality effective and efficient administration service.
  • The post-holder will ensure that the dietetic discharge and administrative systems are up to date support the department by ensuring they can deliver high quality care.
  • To support the department with enteral feed discharges politely and efficiently with any queries or requests that are received, answering requests where appropriate and liaising with other staff when necessary.
  • To demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to exercise diplomacy and a good telephone manner
  • To pass on calls and enquiries to relevant team members ensuring urgent messages are prioritised
  • To establish good working multidisciplinary links to provide an optimum service.
  • To maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all matters relating to the service, including but not limited to patient information.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Jackman Job title: Specialist Paediatric Dietitian Email address:


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