Job summary
We are seeking a Bank Nutrition Support HEFT Dietitian Assistant to assist our specialist dietitians in providing administrative assistance and support to the Nutrition Support Dietetic Team.
ESSENTIAL: previous experience working in Bank for CLCH including use of SystmOne; previous experience working within a community AHP team - ideally in dietetics ; e.g. speech & language, podiatry, physio etc
Microsoft Suite adept - in responding to emails, making appts, using / creating spreadsheets etc
IDEAL: within Home Enteral Feeding / Malnutrition / Dietetics
Main duties of the job
HEFT team - home enteral feeding Team | community dietitians
- Managing HEFT inbox - responding to patients and other healthcare professionals
- Booking appts onto System One, confirming appts w patients
- Updating external databases with important information - such as tube feeding prescriptions
- Managing databases, including in registering patients onto our system
- Accepting and processing referrals
- Possibly confirming and booking obesity clinic appts and sending Teams invites to patients with online appointments
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy, general education oEvidence of nutrition qualification, NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
- Evidence of nutrition qualification, NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Degree in Nutrition related subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with the public
- Experience in dealing with members of the public who may have communication difficulties
- To have administrative experience
Desirable
- To have experience of working in a health care setting
- To have previous experience of working as a Nutrition Assistant
- To have experience of working as a member of a Dietetic Team
- Experience in coordinating group education programmes
- Experience in delivering group education
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of the role of the Dietitian
- Understands Health & Safety policy and is aware of the need to comply with other relevant Trust and departmental policies and procedures
- Excellent IT skills including Work, Excel and Power Point
- Ability to arrange events and meeting for clients and staff
- Understanding the need for confidentiality
- Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Desirable
- Awareness of anthropometric measurements and screening tools used in adults i.e.
Person Specification
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy, general education oEvidence of nutrition qualification, NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
- Evidence of nutrition qualification, NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Degree in Nutrition related subject
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with the public
- Experience in dealing with members of the public who may have communication difficulties
- To have administrative experience
Desirable
- To have experience of working in a health care setting
- To have previous experience of working as a Nutrition Assistant
- To have experience of working as a member of a Dietetic Team
- Experience in coordinating group education programmes
- Experience in delivering group education
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of the role of the Dietitian
- Understands Health & Safety policy and is aware of the need to comply with other relevant Trust and departmental policies and procedures
- Excellent IT skills including Work, Excel and Power Point
- Ability to arrange events and meeting for clients and staff
- Understanding the need for confidentiality
- Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Desirable
- Awareness of anthropometric measurements and screening tools used in adults i.e.
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).
