Apprentice Dietitian

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

You will be fully supported to develop your skills over the duration of the apprenticeship. Following successful graduation, you will be able to register with the UK statutory regulator (Health Care Professions Council, HCPC) as a Dietitian.

You will therefore need to have good written & verbal communication skills and a passion to work with patients, families & their carers.

UHBW Interview date - 5^th March 2025

Teesside University interview date - 17^th March 2025.

Main duties of the job

The dietetic team include registered dietitians and dietetic support workers. As an apprentice dietitian you will be a member of the Food Policy team. You will provide support to the registered dietitians and while gaining experience across teams/pathways at UHBW.

You must have and be able to provide certificates for English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or above) or functional skills at Level 2. Additionally, you need to have three A-levels (including biology or human biology) or the equivalent.

Further details on the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship standard can be found via this link on the Teesside University website. Dietetics (Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons) course | Teesside University

Interviews will be conducted in 2 stage process; the successful candidate will need to meet the interview criteria for both UHBW and Teesside University. The university course starts May 2025 and employment at UHBW will start prior to this date once recruitment is fully completed.

Due to the dedication & time required to undertake the role of an apprentice, this job is not suitable to part time hours and requires a working week of 37.5 hours. You will need to be organised and be prepared to study in your own time, but you will be allocated 1 day a week for university or self-directed study.

Please note that UK apprentice eligibility criteria will be applied in shortlisting for this vacancy and only eligible candidates will be invited to interview.

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Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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Still interested, then we would welcome a discussion with you, just contact Leads for Dietetics: Tom Lander, Telephone 0117 342 7361 or Rachel Liston, Telephone 0117 342 7360.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working with people, able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
• Ability to work in a variety of situations
• Experience of team working
• Experience of working as a healthcare support worker or providing care in a healthcare or social setting demonstrating an awareness of healthcare work
• Knowledge of different cultures, religions, and ethnic groups

Aptitudes

• Demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes for the apprenticeship course through an interview with your employer and the University
• Behaviours and Values / Aptitudes - Supportive, Respectful, Innovative, Collaborative
• Public Sector Language Competency - Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, spoken and written
• Time management
• Ability to prioritise
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Familiarity with computerised administration and ordering systems
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Ability to work co-dependently
• Self-motivated
• Able to recognise own limitations

Qualifications and Training

• The entry requirement for the apprenticeship is 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 minimum (must include maths and English, and a science or technology subject), or other equivalent qualification (you will need to show us your qualification certificates before appointment
• Three A levels (including Biology or Human Biology) or equivalent
• Healthcare Certificate
• Pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and occupational health check

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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