Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the department for a band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner.
This would suit a Dietetic Assistant practitioner wanting to develop skills in a new team or as a training opportunity for those who hold a nutrition degree and wish to become a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner.
The post is based with the community nutritional support Dietitians at Brierfield Health Centre but carries a domiciliary caseload so the post holder would be expected to work in community localities across East Lancashire. It would therefore suit a car driver/owner.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am till 4.30pm.
Main duties of the job
Supporting adult patients in the community with malnutrition. The majority of these patients will be elderly and frail and in a Care Home setting.
To work as a member of team assisting in the delivery of services supporting registered Dietitians in assessing and treating patients and supporting their carers/families.
This may include gathering information for assessments, implementing treatment programmes, and making recommendations for dietary changes and oral nutritional supplements when required.
Supporting Care homes with nutrition training.
About us
The East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Dietetic Department is one of the largest in the region and covers the hospitals and communities of East Lancashire.
The department covers both inpatients, outpatients and the community and looks after patients from from cradle to the grave.
The department has nearly 80 staff and covers many specialties and is known for its innovation, development and training.
The department support the clinical training of dietetic students, medical students and other health care professionals as well as supporting T-level students on health placements. The post holder would be expected to support the department with this role especially in regards to Dietetic students and T-Level students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Patient records are electronic whether it be Cerner as an inpatient or EMIS in the community. Good It skills are therefore required.
The post holder will also be expected to:
- use existing clinical pathways to assess, set patient centred goals, create treatment plan, monitor and evaluate a designated caseload of patients under the supervision of a Dietitian.
- provide clinical care to a caseload of patients as specified by the Dietitian /Dietetic service working within the limits of your competencies under regular supervision in a variety of setting including individually or in groups.
- advise, support and educate patients and carers in the self-management of the patients condition. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with a range of healthcare professionals, patients,carers and family members.
- liaise effectively with other departments/services /agencies, including information relating to patient interventions and service delivery.
- follow agreed clinical pathways and interventions and escalate to Dietitian / supervisor when variations are noted or required.
- make decisions within the scope of competencies and following clinical pathways.
Workload will be delegated by Dietetic Clinical Leads based on competencies.
Informal inquiries welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Patient records are electronic whether it be Cerner as an inpatient or EMIS in the community. Good It skills are therefore required.
The post holder will also be expected to:
- use existing clinical pathways to assess, set patient centred goals, create treatment plan, monitor and evaluate a designated caseload of patients under the supervision of a Dietitian.
- provide clinical care to a caseload of patients as specified by the Dietitian /Dietetic service working within the limits of your competencies under regular supervision in a variety of setting including individually or in groups.
- advise, support and educate patients and carers in the self-management of the patients condition. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with a range of healthcare professionals, patients,carers and family members.
- liaise effectively with other departments/services /agencies, including information relating to patient interventions and service delivery.
- follow agreed clinical pathways and interventions and escalate to Dietitian / supervisor when variations are noted or required.
- make decisions within the scope of competencies and following clinical pathways.
Workload will be delegated by Dietetic Clinical Leads based on competencies.
Informal inquiries welcome
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GCSE's 4/C or above or equivalent
- Nutrition Degree
- Recent and relevant academic study
Desirable
- Completed Care certificate
- Recent and relevant study
expereince
Essential
- Have worked within health care and have experienced of carrying out assessments and/or therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working independently
Desirable
- working in a dietetic environment
- Experience as a Dietetic Assistant
- Working towards Dietetic Assistant practitioner competencies
skills
Essential
- IT skills including Microsoft Office 365
- Problem solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills including the ability to manage own workload
Desirable
person qualities
Essential
- unpredictable work and interuptions
- prioritise own caseload
- communication skills
- flexible
Desirable
- interested in nutrition and malnutrition
special requirements
Essential
Desirable
- access to vehicle for visits
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GCSE's 4/C or above or equivalent
- Nutrition Degree
- Recent and relevant academic study
Desirable
- Completed Care certificate
- Recent and relevant study
expereince
Essential
- Have worked within health care and have experienced of carrying out assessments and/or therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working independently
Desirable
- working in a dietetic environment
- Experience as a Dietetic Assistant
- Working towards Dietetic Assistant practitioner competencies
skills
Essential
- IT skills including Microsoft Office 365
- Problem solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills including the ability to manage own workload
Desirable
person qualities
Essential
- unpredictable work and interuptions
- prioritise own caseload
- communication skills
- flexible
Desirable
- interested in nutrition and malnutrition
special requirements
Essential
Desirable
- access to vehicle for visits
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Brierfield Health Centre
Brierfield
BB9 5SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
