Dietetics Assistant

Dietetics Assistant (Dietetics & Speech & Language Therapy)
London Bridge Hospital, London
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience + excellent benefits

We're looking for a Dietetics Assistant to join our Dietetics & Speech & Language Therapy team at London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to work across both Dietetics and Speech & Language Therapy services, supporting patients and clinicians within one of the UK's leading private healthcare organisations.

The role is primarily based at London Bridge Hospital and may occasionally support satellite sites including Canary Wharf. The successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering a high-quality outpatient service while contributing directly to patient care and service development.

As a Dietetic Assistant, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting both outpatient and inpatient services. This varied role combines administrative, clinical support and patient-facing responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience across two specialist therapy disciplines.

Working closely with Dietitians and Speech & Language Therapists, you'll contribute to the smooth running of outpatient services, support Hydrogen Breath Testing clinics, and assist with targeted interventions for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. You'll also have access to training and development opportunities to expand your skills and support quality improvement initiatives across the service.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll do:

- Manage referrals, appointments, bookings and correspondence across the Dietetics and Speech & Language Therapy services.

- Support the delivery of Hydrogen Breath Testing clinics, including patient preparation, sample measurement and equipment calibration.

- Assist Speech & Language Therapists in delivering therapy programmes for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

- Maintain accurate patient records, activity data, billing information and departmental documentation.

- Support quality improvement projects, audits, stock management and day-to-day service administration.

What you'll bring:

- NVQ Level IV, BTEC National Diploma, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in a healthcare-related subject.

- GCSEs in English, Science and Mathematics (or equivalent).

- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.

- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.

- Strong IT skills and confidence using technology within a healthcare environment.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Dietetics Assistant you'll be eligible for:

- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

- Group Life Assurance from day one

- Critical illness cover

- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

- Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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