Job summary
The position you are applying for is an Annex 21 progression role but is not an apprenticeship position.
We have a vacancy for a Metabolic Advanced Assistant Practitioner within our specialist Metabolic Dietetics team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to undertake a development post to become a Band 5 Advanced Assistant Practitioner (subject to Annex 21 terms and conditions.
The postholder will be a highly valued member of the multidisciplinary team, and this role offers the opportunity to work closely with dietitians, metabolic consultants, psychologists, specialist nurses and wider MDT colleagues.What We're Looking For:We would welcome applicants who are passionate about supporting and inspiring others, and who have a desire to expand their knowledge and gain expertise in this very specialised area. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is not essential.We welcome applicants who are:o Passionate about patient education and improving outcomeso Confident working in a domestic kitchen environment and preparing specialist mealso Able to manage a varied workload and adapt to clinical demandso Skilled in communication, organisation and multidisciplinary workingo Motivated to develop expertise in the field of inherited metabolic disorderso Supportive of patients and families who may be anxious, distressed or newly diagnosed
Main duties of the job
You will be fully supported to learn new skills which allow you to work with adults with rare Inherited Disorders of Metabolism (IMD) who require specialist low protein diets to manage their condition. You will play an integral role in practical dietary education and training sessions for individuals, their families and carers, including:o Meal planning and recipe preparation using specialist dietary productso Teaching patients and carers how to read food labels and calculate macronutrient allowanceso Ensuring nutritional adequacy in complex metabolic diets - if a person with no dietetic/health experience is thinking of applying, this may sound a bit complicated/challenging!o Group education sessions for staff working in care settings both face to face & virtuallyo Supporting clinical research and contributing to service development
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note this is an Annex 21 position.- refer to the attached competencies for Annex 21.
Pay arrangements are:
After completion of training, subject to meeting the competencies outlined in the attached document, the post-holder will move to entry level Band 5.
(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
75% = £28,347.00 Basic plus £7,560.00 HCAS Allowance
(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
70% = £26,457.20 Basic plus £7,560.00 HCAS Allowance
(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;
65% = £24,567.40 Basic plus £7,560.00 HCAS Allowance
Our Trust-wide Nutrition & Dietetic Service delivers high-quality inpatient and outpatient care across multiple sites, supported by a diverse and highly skilled team of 70 Dietitians and assistant practitioners. We are committed to innovation, excellence in patient care, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note this is an Annex 21 position.- refer to the attached competencies for Annex 21.
Pay arrangements are:
After completion of training, subject to meeting the competencies outlined in the attached document, the post-holder will move to entry level Band 5.
(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
75% = £28,347.00 Basic plus £7,560.00 HCAS Allowance
(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
70% = £26,457.20 Basic plus £7,560.00 HCAS Allowance
(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;
65% = £24,567.40 Basic plus £7,560.00 HCAS Allowance
Our Trust-wide Nutrition & Dietetic Service delivers high-quality inpatient and outpatient care across multiple sites, supported by a diverse and highly skilled team of 70 Dietitians and assistant practitioners. We are committed to innovation, excellence in patient care, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in health related or public sector role
- Experience of working in food preparation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise caseload to be able to deliver outcomes (for example providing emergency dietary education with 24 hours of notification of an unplanned PKU pregnancy)
- Experience in using specialist nutrition software e.g. Nutritics or Dietplan for dietary analysis
Specific Requirements
Essential
- May have to deal with patients and their families who are angry, distressed/tearful or anxious
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in health related or public sector role
- Experience of working in food preparation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise caseload to be able to deliver outcomes (for example providing emergency dietary education with 24 hours of notification of an unplanned PKU pregnancy)
- Experience in using specialist nutrition software e.g. Nutritics or Dietplan for dietary analysis
Specific Requirements
Essential
- May have to deal with patients and their families who are angry, distressed/tearful or anxious
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).
