Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Dietetic Team at Whipps Cross University Hospital as a Band 3 Clinical Dietetic Support Worker.This key role supports the Dietetic service primarily in a clinical capacity, working face-to-face with patients on the wards, alongside some administrative duties. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, and applicants should have a genuine interest in nutrition and delivering care.Essential Criteria include:o Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths / English / Science o Excellent written and verbal communication skillso Experience of working with patients in an acute healthcare setting o Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for nutritiono Demonstrable ability and eagerness to gain new knowledge and skillso Good computer skillsIf you have the skills outlined above and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported, then apply today.Enquiries to discuss the position are welcomed. Please contact Emma Musinguzi Senior Specialist Dietitian, via email emma.musinguzi@nhs.net or Telephone: 02085356829
Main duties of the job
Our Nutrition and Dietetic teams are well-established and supportive. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a flexible and committed team environment. We offer structured supervision and CPD, alongside opportunities for work-based education to support clinical development. The right candidate should find this role an exciting challenge.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths / English / Science
Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of training appropriate to the post such as short course for Dietetic Support workers
Experience
Essential
- Qualification or equivalent experience and demonstrable skill in the use of IT packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
- Evidence of organisational abilities in a current or previous role
- To be able to demonstrate working in fast paced environment where unexpected changes to your daily plan have been necessary
- Experience of working well within a team
- Ability to demonstrate proactive approach in the workplace
- Experience of working with the public, preferably in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated interest in working with vulnerable people
Desirable
- Experience of in house computer systems
- Administration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in nutrition and awareness of the role of the dietitian
- Ability to understand, report and escalate risks
- Understand legal responsibilities of the service and the associated code of conduct as well as clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the diverse local population
Other
Essential
- Complies with legislation, policies and procedures. Understanding of Human Rights, Equality and Diversity policies and procedures. Understanding of Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths / English / Science
Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of training appropriate to the post such as short course for Dietetic Support workers
Experience
Essential
- Qualification or equivalent experience and demonstrable skill in the use of IT packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
- Evidence of organisational abilities in a current or previous role
- To be able to demonstrate working in fast paced environment where unexpected changes to your daily plan have been necessary
- Experience of working well within a team
- Ability to demonstrate proactive approach in the workplace
- Experience of working with the public, preferably in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated interest in working with vulnerable people
Desirable
- Experience of in house computer systems
- Administration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest in nutrition and awareness of the role of the dietitian
- Ability to understand, report and escalate risks
- Understand legal responsibilities of the service and the associated code of conduct as well as clinical governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the diverse local population
Other
Essential
- Complies with legislation, policies and procedures. Understanding of Human Rights, Equality and Diversity policies and procedures. Understanding of Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
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).
