Job summary
We are a department of 45 Dietitians and associates providing an integrated dietetic service to the West Suffolk Hospital and the wider community. The West Suffolk Dietetic service is a diverse and innovative department that is currently involved in several large-scale service development projects that aim to improve patient care and showcase the value of dietetics. We fully support and encourage professional development opportunities within our service. We are looking to recruit a permanent 0.8 WTE (30 hrs per week) Band 3 Dietetic Assistant to come and join our friendly and forward-thinking community team supporting the provision of a general community dietetic service with specific focus on those with nutrition support needs in care homes and community hospital settings in West Suffolk. Please note frequent travel is essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
Main duties of the job
The Dietetic Assistant will work as part of the Community Dietetic Service carrying out clinical and non-clinical duties. Clinical duties will include reviewing patient's dietetic treatment plans in a variety of settings, such as residential and hospital or via the telephone under the direct and indirect supervision of a dietitian. Non-clinical duties may include liaising with care homes to ensure relevant referral information has been received, registering new referrals on the hospital notes system and co-ordinating appointments for some dietitians.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Nina OBrien - on 01284 713668 or nina.obrien@wsh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Nina OBrien - on 01284 713668 or nina.obrien@wsh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- o4 GCSEs Grade C and above or equivalent, to include Maths and English.
- oEducated to A level standard or equivalent experience
- oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oMembership of the BDA Dietetic Assistant interest group.
- oNVQ in a health or nutrition related field.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a NHS hospital or NHS community healthcare environment.
- oExperience of teaching/training others
- oExperience of administration/IT competent in Microsoft Office Programmes
- oKnowledge &/or experience of working with malnutrition.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the functions of a Dietetic Department.
- oUnderstanding of the need to minimise risks to health and safety.
- oExperience of working with patients
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively (both collecting and imparting information).
- oAble to prioritise, use own initiative and problem solve.
- oGood organisational and time management skills.
- oAble to maintain quality and accuracy despite interruptions.
- oAble to recognise limits of own role.
Desirable
- oCarrying out assessments and documenting
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAble to deal appropriately with pressured situations.
- oAble to manage emotional reactions from patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAn understanding of the job description/job role.
- oFrequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must hold a full, current driving licence.
- oAbility to work at a desk, on a ward, or at a patient's home which may require standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- o4 GCSEs Grade C and above or equivalent, to include Maths and English.
- oEducated to A level standard or equivalent experience
- oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oMembership of the BDA Dietetic Assistant interest group.
- oNVQ in a health or nutrition related field.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a NHS hospital or NHS community healthcare environment.
- oExperience of teaching/training others
- oExperience of administration/IT competent in Microsoft Office Programmes
- oKnowledge &/or experience of working with malnutrition.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the functions of a Dietetic Department.
- oUnderstanding of the need to minimise risks to health and safety.
- oExperience of working with patients
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively (both collecting and imparting information).
- oAble to prioritise, use own initiative and problem solve.
- oGood organisational and time management skills.
- oAble to maintain quality and accuracy despite interruptions.
- oAble to recognise limits of own role.
Desirable
- oCarrying out assessments and documenting
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAble to deal appropriately with pressured situations.
- oAble to manage emotional reactions from patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAn understanding of the job description/job role.
- oFrequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must hold a full, current driving licence.
- oAbility to work at a desk, on a ward, or at a patient's home which may require standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
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).
