Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Dietetic Support Worker

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Job summary

We need an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team, as a Dietetic Support Worker, to work within the Dietetic team, based at Darent Valley Hospital

You will be part of the wider Nutrition & Dietetics Department, which currently has 25 Dietitians, 6 Dietetic Support Workers and good secretarial support

We provide a comprehensive and seamless nutrition and dietetic service across acute and community settings in Dartford , Gravesham & Swanley (with an outpatient dietetic service at Queen Mary's Hosptial)

We are committed to staff training and continuous professional development, providing in-house and external courses and training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical support to the Dietitians in; planning provision of special diets, undertaking ward based audits, collecting and collating patient experience data.

To book patients on to the Patient Administrative System (PAS) for their outpatient appointments

To type outcome letters for the dietitians

To use a computer package to assess patients diet as requested

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

252-5475421

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

oGood general education to GCSE (or equivalent) level including English Language
oNVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
oEvidence of CPD

Skills

Essential

Good typing and computer skills
Accurate spelling
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Organisational skills
Design excel spreadsheets
Pleasant telephone manner and interpersonal skills
Able to work unsupervised

Desirable

Desk Top Publishing and more advanced skills
Understanding of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with the general public
Dealing with challenging situations involving patients and/or their carers

Desirable

Previous experience in NHS
Previous clerical/secretarial experience

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

oGood general education to GCSE (or equivalent) level including English Language
oNVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
oEvidence of CPD

Skills

Essential

Good typing and computer skills
Accurate spelling
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Organisational skills
Design excel spreadsheets
Pleasant telephone manner and interpersonal skills
Able to work unsupervised

Desirable

Desk Top Publishing and more advanced skills
Understanding of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working with the general public
Dealing with challenging situations involving patients and/or their carers

Desirable

Previous experience in NHS
Previous clerical/secretarial experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)