Job summary
MPFT INTERNAL STAFF ONLY
Band 3 Dietetic assistant- Internal vacancy for those working towards level 5 apprenticeship. Development role band 3 to band 4
We have an exciting Band 3 to 4 dietetic assistant development opportunity for someone who has completed or is working towards completing their level 5 assistant practitioner apprenticeship.
The role sits within our nutrition support team as part of the Specialist Adult Dietetic Service covering South Staffordshire.
Our team deliver a dietetic service for a wide variety of patients including nutrition support, home enteral feeding, diabetes, mental health, general dietetics and those with complex weight management needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support dietitians reviewing patient plans.
The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision as well as opportunities for CPD and personal development, including trust preceptorship program. This post will be based in Cannock or Tamworth with an element of working from home, but the ability to travel independently between venues across Staffordshire and carry equipment is essential to the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD & PS Attached
The post holder will be part of the Specialist Adult Dietetic Service, assisting in the provision of a comprehensive and holistic service for service users referred in to the team. The role requires the post holder to work in a variety of settings within the Trust, including virtually, clinics, day care, the patients home (including nursing and residential homes), etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD & PS Attached
The post holder will be part of the Specialist Adult Dietetic Service, assisting in the provision of a comprehensive and holistic service for service users referred in to the team. The role requires the post holder to work in a variety of settings within the Trust, including virtually, clinics, day care, the patients home (including nursing and residential homes), etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
- NVQ Level 3 in health and Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed or working towards foundation degree in relevant subject or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or accredited prior learning with competency-based evidence supplemented by short courses/ training in the subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
Desirable
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a variety of community settings including patient's homes
- Experience of working with patients with dietetic conditions
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetic treatment and management
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care Certificate HCPC/BDA standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Basic IT skills
- Facilitation of self-care
- Empower families, carers and others to support individuals
- Ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post - car user is essential
Desirable
- Experience using the RIO system
- Proven record of Multidisciplinary working
- Has a working knowledge of history taking and documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
- NVQ Level 3 in health and Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed or working towards foundation degree in relevant subject or Diploma/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or accredited prior learning with competency-based evidence supplemented by short courses/ training in the subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
Desirable
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a variety of community settings including patient's homes
- Experience of working with patients with dietetic conditions
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetic treatment and management
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care Certificate HCPC/BDA standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Basic IT skills
- Facilitation of self-care
- Empower families, carers and others to support individuals
- Ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post - car user is essential
Desirable
- Experience using the RIO system
- Proven record of Multidisciplinary working
- Has a working knowledge of history taking and documentation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
High Green Court
Suites 105 - 106 High Green Court, Newhall Street
Cannock
WS11 1GR
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
