Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Dietetic Support Worker based at the University Hospital Llandough (UHL). We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our friendly and busy team of Dietitians and Dietetic Support Workers. The posts are based on the trauma and gerontology wards and will involve working alongside the ward nursing team and Dietitian to ensure the highest standards of nutritional care.
The role is practically based with a high emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working and communication. The roles are likely to involve working weekends.
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Performing nutritional risk screening, supporting Dietitians in the service.
Reviewing and monitoring of patients' nutritional intake, encouraging patients at to achieve an adequate nutritional intake, assisting patients who may require feeding at the bedside; promoting protected mealtimes and good hydration practices.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Nutrition Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease including knowledge of therapeutic diets, food hygiene and food safety
Skills
Essential
- Display good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organise and collate data
- Good time management skills
- Computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of feeding across a range of care settings
- Welsh speaker or prepared to learn and speak welsh
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team and working with groups of people
- Previous healthcare experience
- Previous NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and english GCSE or equivalent (NVQ 2 or working towards)
Desirable
- Nutrition-related qualification
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Person Specification
Nutrition Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease including knowledge of therapeutic diets, food hygiene and food safety
Skills
Essential
- Display good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organise and collate data
- Good time management skills
- Computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of feeding across a range of care settings
- Welsh speaker or prepared to learn and speak welsh
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team and working with groups of people
- Previous healthcare experience
- Previous NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and english GCSE or equivalent (NVQ 2 or working towards)
Desirable
- Nutrition-related qualification
- Basic food hygiene certificate
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).
