Job summary
We are looking for a Dietetic Assistant to join our friendly, proactive dietetic service with an excellent reputation for our work in both the acute and community setting.
Are you interested in food and nutrition ? Do you enjoy caring for people and would you like to work in a hospital setting? this may be the role for you.
If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual, this post is an ideal opportunity to develop skills in diet therapy and extendadministrative skills within the the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Following training and achievement of competencies you will assist dietitians with the assessment, treatment and monitoring of ward patients. This will include taking anthropometric measurements, dietary histories and supporting dietary planning.
You will liaise with catering and ward staff to ensure patients receive the correct therapeutic diets, snacks and nutritional supplements accordingto their nutritional care plan.
The role involves supervised care of a selected patient caseload requiring good written and verbal communication skills and self-motivation froma team player. You will also support our administrative team requiring developed organisational and IT skills.The post holder will be involved in ongoing patient education for the cardiac rehabilitation services in the community.
The department encourages innovation and supports continuous professional development. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check.
Car driver and access to transport is essential
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the dietitians in the provision of a dietetic service to hospital patients. This will involve working with the ward-based dietitians at Leighton Hospital. The dietetic assistant will assist in the practical aspects of implementing and monitoring the nutritional care plan instigated by the dietitian for individual patients.To liaise with dietitians and catering staff with regard to the provision of therapeutic diets and snacks, update the catering lists on a daily basis andorganise and take action notes at all regular catering meetingsTo receive and filter telephone calls and respond to requests for information from staff and patients where appropriate in a sensitive andsupportive manner. This may include giving first line advice.To file dietetic clinic patient cards and to pull these in a timely manner for the dietitian ahead of their clinic.To support with clinical office-based tasks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the dietitians in the provision of a dietetic service to hospital patients. This will involve working with the ward-based dietitians at Leighton Hospital. The dietetic assistant will assist in the practical aspects of implementing and monitoring the nutritional care plan instigated by the dietitian for individual patients.To liaise with dietitians and catering staff with regard to the provision of therapeutic diets and snacks, update the catering lists on a daily basis andorganise and take action notes at all regular catering meetingsTo receive and filter telephone calls and respond to requests for information from staff and patients where appropriate in a sensitive andsupportive manner. This may include giving first line advice.To file dietetic clinic patient cards and to pull these in a timely manner for the dietitian ahead of their clinic.To support with clinical office-based tasks.
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
Desirable
- EDCL or eqivalent
- HCA Care Competency
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of MS office packages
Desirable
- communication and organisation skills
- caring skills
Experience
Essential
- administrative experience
Desirable
- experience working with people
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
Desirable
- EDCL or eqivalent
- HCA Care Competency
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of MS office packages
Desirable
- communication and organisation skills
- caring skills
Experience
Essential
- administrative experience
Desirable
- experience working with people
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
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dietetic Service, DMCS Corridor, Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
