Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Nutrition & Dietetics team for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner.
We are extremely keen to hear from individuals who are keen to progress their careers through the newly created Dietetic Apprentice routes. Through these routes you will have the opportunity to study & learn to become a HCPC registered Dietitian whilst working in a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner Role. You will have opportunity to develop the skills that help provide a comprehensive and effective Dietetic service as well as gaining insight into the provision of education and development within the NHS.
This is a full time post at 37.5 hours a week. If successful in your application, a proportion of time will be spent with a training provider studying towards the Dietetics Apprenticeship qualification.
For further information please contact:
Helen Brown (Community Team Lead) helen.brown11@nhs.net
or
Lisa Ledger (Professional Dietitian Lead) l.ledger@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred dietetic care to patients covered by the Acute and Community Dietetic Teams, other healthcare professionals all under the direction & support of Registered Dietitians.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, with the support, direction and supervision of a Registered Dietitian or other registered care professional
Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through university study
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence, skills and behaviours to meet the requirements of the Apprenticeship standard.
Develop by the end of the Dietetic Apprenticeship, the ability to work without direct supervision, assessing and delivering evidence-based care independently, within the parameters of a Registered Dietitian
Be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies within agreed timeframes. Seeks support / guidance in timely manner if any difficulties are encountered
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of registered dietitians and registered nutrition nurses and be an active member of the service to:
Maintain professional and effective working relationships with:
Acute and Community healthcare professionals including: doctors, nurses, AHPs, general practice staff, community carers, district nurses, distributors of nutritional products, care home staff, including caterers, patients, pharmacists and social services.
Other secondary care providers e.g. community hospitals and larger district general hospitals.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality and adhere to information governance principles regarding the communication information which may be sensitive.
Identify and collect relevant information from patients/relatives/staff and from written/electronic sources, to inform assessment.
Use excellent communication skills to educate and motivate patients to make beneficial changes in relation to their own nutritional health.
Use tact, persuasion and negotiation skills, whilst always retaining respect for a persons individuality, needs and preferences.
Demonstrate empathy with others yet maintain a professional boundary.
Interpret/apply non-verbal communication skills.
Identify and overcome barriers to understanding/communication e.g. dementia, dysarthria, language-barriers, deafness including the use of interpreters or communication aids as required.
Deliver education to small groups of healthcare professionals relating to straight-forward topics (requires effective presentation skills).
Communicate relevant information to healthcare professionals via medical records, letters and electronic systems.
Provide effective and timely communication with supervisors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of registered dietitians and registered nutrition nurses and be an active member of the service to:
Maintain professional and effective working relationships with:
Acute and Community healthcare professionals including: doctors, nurses, AHPs, general practice staff, community carers, district nurses, distributors of nutritional products, care home staff, including caterers, patients, pharmacists and social services.
Other secondary care providers e.g. community hospitals and larger district general hospitals.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality and adhere to information governance principles regarding the communication information which may be sensitive.
Identify and collect relevant information from patients/relatives/staff and from written/electronic sources, to inform assessment.
Use excellent communication skills to educate and motivate patients to make beneficial changes in relation to their own nutritional health.
Use tact, persuasion and negotiation skills, whilst always retaining respect for a persons individuality, needs and preferences.
Demonstrate empathy with others yet maintain a professional boundary.
Interpret/apply non-verbal communication skills.
Identify and overcome barriers to understanding/communication e.g. dementia, dysarthria, language-barriers, deafness including the use of interpreters or communication aids as required.
Deliver education to small groups of healthcare professionals relating to straight-forward topics (requires effective presentation skills).
Communicate relevant information to healthcare professionals via medical records, letters and electronic systems.
Provide effective and timely communication with supervisors.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in or knowledge of nutrition and/or Dietetics
Desirable
- Work within the NHS
- Qualification related to nutrition/Dietetics
- Work as a support worker
Education
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent suitable to HEI standards for apprenticeship
- Ability to demonstrate ability to work/study
Desirable
- Experience of higher study
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in or knowledge of nutrition and/or Dietetics
Desirable
- Work within the NHS
- Qualification related to nutrition/Dietetics
- Work as a support worker
Education
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent suitable to HEI standards for apprenticeship
- Ability to demonstrate ability to work/study
Desirable
- Experience of higher study
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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