Job summary
We
are looking for a friendly, methodical and organised individual to work in
the specialist feed unit in the Leeds Childrens Hospital. This is a
permanent part time role of 28.5h per week (0.76WTE) and is overseen by the
Childrens Dietetic Team. This role is key in supporting the delivery of
great nutritional care to infants and children.
The
Special Feed Unit Technicians prepare, label, safely store and distribute
therapeutic feeds for the childrens and neonatal services, under the
instruction of a registered practitioner (usually a dietitian). This role requires precision in making
recipes, managing stock and ongoing maintenance of a clean and safe
environment.
Main duties of the job
You
will work closely with two other specialist feed technicians, the wider
childrens dietetic team and the ward staff. This will include some weekends
and bank holidays and will involve working single handed on some shifts.
Excellent
communication skills and an understanding and strong commitment to
multi-disciplinary team working are essential.
Experience
of working within a care setting will be an advantage but not essential as
training and support will be provided to develop your specialist knowledge
and skills.
Access
to further training to fulfil the needs of the role will be provided, e.g.
Cavendish Care Certificate.
About us
We
are a large, friendly and supportive team of Childrens Dietitians, Dietetic
Assistants, Special Feed Unit Technicians and Admin staff.
We
are proud to work in a Childrens Hospital that offers a wide range of
secondary, tertiary and supra-regional services based at the Leeds Childrens
Hospital. We are part of the wider Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
You
will have access to IT and library facilities.
Our
Trust values are being patient-centred, empowered, collaborative, fair and
accountable.
Our
team takes pride in working well together to provide quality patient care.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality service in the preparation and delivery of infant
formulas and special feeds to the wards of Leeds Childrens Hospital
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and accuracy in the
preparation and delivery of feeds and the processing of equipment
Take responsibility for maintaining and rotating stock levels
To teach parents/carers how to make up feeds for discharge home
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality service in the preparation and delivery of infant
formulas and special feeds to the wards of Leeds Childrens Hospital
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and accuracy in the
preparation and delivery of feeds and the processing of equipment
Take responsibility for maintaining and rotating stock levels
To teach parents/carers how to make up feeds for discharge home
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in relevant health/social care related subject
- GCSE English and Maths (grade C minimum) or Functional Skills equivalent (Level 2 minimum)
- Completion of CARE certificate or this will be mandatory training requirement during first 3 months of employment
Desirable
- Completion of CARE Certificate
Experience
Essential
- On-going evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working independently
- Demonstrates a more advanced knowledge of computer packages e.g. Microdiet dietary analysis
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Mature attitiude
- Flexible
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work independently under guidance of a Dietitian
- Able to manage workload delegated by a number of Dietitians
- Able to respond to and act upon feedback from others
- Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and professionally at all levels in oral, written and electronic formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to follow written instructions/protocols
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Good organising, planning skills
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Ability to deal with difficult situations empathetically
Additional requirements
Essential
- Mature and friendly personality
- Enjoys interacting with the general public
- Punctual
- Smart appearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in relevant health/social care related subject
- GCSE English and Maths (grade C minimum) or Functional Skills equivalent (Level 2 minimum)
- Completion of CARE certificate or this will be mandatory training requirement during first 3 months of employment
Desirable
- Completion of CARE Certificate
Experience
Essential
- On-going evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working independently
- Demonstrates a more advanced knowledge of computer packages e.g. Microdiet dietary analysis
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Mature attitiude
- Flexible
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work independently under guidance of a Dietitian
- Able to manage workload delegated by a number of Dietitians
- Able to respond to and act upon feedback from others
- Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and professionally at all levels in oral, written and electronic formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Ability to follow written instructions/protocols
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Good organising, planning skills
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Ability to deal with difficult situations empathetically
Additional requirements
Essential
- Mature and friendly personality
- Enjoys interacting with the general public
- Punctual
- Smart appearance
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.
