Job overview
We are looking for a reliable, methodical and organised individual with good practical skills to work in the Special Feed Unit. The job will involve supporting the dietetic and paediatric services so that they can provide quality services to both patients and other staff groups.
- Interview Date: 30 June 2026
- 22 Hours 30 Minutes/Week (07:30-16:00)
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
You will be involved the special feed production unit, where you will be responsible for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of specialist baby feeds to the paediatric and neonate services . You will also provide a key role in the liaison between dieticians and the wards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To prepare and label special feeds and supplements for infants and children with special dietary requirements in a timely and accurate manner
- To be responsible for stock control and stock rotation within the unit
- To ensure that high standards of hygiene in the unit are maintained at all times to prevent contamination of feeds
- To bulk deliver prepared feeds to the wards in a timely manner to ensure feeds are out of refrigeration for a minimum time.
- To ensure all documented records are updated daily and are accurately maintained
- This is a 365 day service, as such, the role will include some weekends and Bank Holiday working that will involve working single handed on those shifts
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This advert is for Special Feeds Unit Assistant with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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