Dietetic Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a self-motivated and organised individual with an interest in stock management, reduction of waste and administration in a healthcare setting. You will work within a well established dietetic team to support the smooth running of the service. This is an exciting new post developed to improve management of enteral feeds and feeding pumps.

The Dietetic Team at RHN provides a tailored dietary advice service. We work closely with RHN’s medical, nursing and therapy staff to ensure optimal nutrition and hydration status is achieved for patients and residents.

The dietetic administrator role forms an integral part of the functioning of the dietetic department as well as providing administrative support to the onsite home enteral feeding service.

This role involves working across a range of specialist units and you will be responsible for registering and managing changes to patient’s enteral feed deliveries on the electronic patient portal as advised by the dietitian. The post holder will also be responsible for managing feed stocks across a variety of wards and tracking and tracing enteral feeding pumps.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate an awareness of RHN’s objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately
• Strive to improve efficiency in all areas of your work
• To take responsibility for ensuring enteral feeding pumps are tracked and traced accurately across the hospital
• To register patients with, and make changes to, patient’s feed deliveries using the electronic patient portal and monitor stock levels
• To work as part of the dietetic team and wider MDT
• To enable the department to work efficiently by assisting Dietitians and the Enteral Team with administrative and clerical tasks
• Providing cover for the Band 4 dietetic assistant

About us

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk