Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietetic assistant with excellent communication and teamwork skills to join our dietetic team at Weston Park Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity if you are proactive, organised and wish to work in a forward-thinking department, caring for the nutritional needs of our patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Under the direct supervision of the Dietitians, the successful candidate will help to facilitate the provision of nutrition and dietetic services at Weston Park Hospital. This includes supporting patients with their nutritional needs whilst they undergo their cancer journey.
Please note this job is not a Dietitian training post and as such we are looking for a committed team member to provide a range of both administrative and clinical support duties to our team of Dietitians and the wards at Weston Park Hospital. The role will include both clinical and administrative tasks, for example; providing nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and equipment to patients, reviewing patients for the Dietitians and completing some independent patient assessments.
This is a part time role which can be flexible, for example around school pick up times.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering equipment and nutritional products to patients.
- Supporting the dietetic service with patient related administrative duties such as sending dietetic handovers, letters, message taking, registration of home deliveries.
- To support the dietitians in the provision of advice to patients and carers.
- To contribute to the development of the dietetic service at Weston Park Hospital.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in maths and English (minimum grade C) or equivalent qualifications / experience
- NVQ level 3 in health care or working towards NVQ 3 in health care or equivalent clinical experience.
Desirable
- RSA Word processing Level 1 or equivalent qualifications / experience
- Trained and worked as a dietetic assistant
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people and teamwork in a health/care environment.
- Able to document and record activity and other data accurately in line with Trust/national standards
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality.
- Good working knowledge of Windows based packages in particular Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good knowledge of e-mail system
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Familiar with dietary software packages.
- Knowledge of enteral feeding systems and care plans.
- Evidence of working with databases, use of hospital administration systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Able to manage frequently changing priorities and deal with interruptions
- Good communication skills to deal with members of the public who may be upset, angry, or anxious
- Communicate effectively with those who have poor memory or other communication difficulties
- Fluency of English and numeracy skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Awareness of medical terminology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to deal with distressing situations such as emotional issues, bereavement, terminally ill patients
- Positive and proactive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in maths and English (minimum grade C) or equivalent qualifications / experience
- NVQ level 3 in health care or working towards NVQ 3 in health care or equivalent clinical experience.
Desirable
- RSA Word processing Level 1 or equivalent qualifications / experience
- Trained and worked as a dietetic assistant
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people and teamwork in a health/care environment.
- Able to document and record activity and other data accurately in line with Trust/national standards
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality.
- Good working knowledge of Windows based packages in particular Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good knowledge of e-mail system
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Familiar with dietary software packages.
- Knowledge of enteral feeding systems and care plans.
- Evidence of working with databases, use of hospital administration systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Able to manage frequently changing priorities and deal with interruptions
- Good communication skills to deal with members of the public who may be upset, angry, or anxious
- Communicate effectively with those who have poor memory or other communication difficulties
- Fluency of English and numeracy skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Awareness of medical terminology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to deal with distressing situations such as emotional issues, bereavement, terminally ill patients
- Positive and proactive
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).
