Band 3 Dietetic Assistant - Nutrition and Dietetics
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 dietetic assistant to work with our dietetic team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The role will have a strong administrative focus, whilst working with dietitians, nutrition nurses, patients and working with our home enteral feeding service. The successful candidate will be part of an evolving dietetic team of Dietetic Assistants, Senior Dietitians, which will be led by a dedicated Band 7 Specialist Dietitian.
The successful individual will support the dietetic team in arranging home enteral feed discharges, as well as support with homeward, letters, relevant discharge paperwork and delivering equipment to patients on the ward. Good verbal and written communication are essential as the candidate will be expected to liase with patients and community services.
The applicant must have excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to carry light loads around a busy acute NHS hospital. It would be desirable for the applicant to have a basic understanding of nutrition principles in health and wellbeing, alongside knowledge of enteral feeding, although full job training will be provided. Being flexible, organised, managing a caseload and accurate record-keeping are essential.
For further information please contact Rebekah Smith [Rebekah.smith@uhb.nhs.uk] or Balkrishan Parekh [Balkrishan.parekh2f@uhb.nhs.uk]
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join a small friendly team, but you will be part of the larger dietetic team at the QE Hospital of over 60 dietitians covering various specialities. You will work closely with different therapy colleague and nutrition nurses.
The successful individuals will take on a valuable role in supporting the team by:
- organising enteral feed training,
- completion of forms, GP letter and referrals ,
- delivery of nutritional feeding equipment
-supporting with patient queries.
- liaising with other services such as the community
- completion of home enteral feeding forms on the connections system
The applicants will ideally have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of computer programmes e.g. email, spreadsheets, data bases, patient information programmes and appointment systems
The post is full time (37.5 hours) although applications are welcomed for any part time or job share opportunities. Please see person and job specification for further details.
If you have any questions please contact Rebekah Smith (Rebekah.Smith@uhb.nhs.uk) or Balkrishan Parekh (Balkrishan.parekh2@uhb.nhs.uk) or on 0121 3713485.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
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Details
Date posted
05 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1078646PM
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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