Assistant Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Would you like to make to make a difference to the nutritional care of patients in the acute and community?

We are looking a band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Dietetic Team to work in the community and the wards improving the nutritional care that we can provide for our patients within the Blackpool area.

The post is a mix of community and acute work.

While in the community, patients will be living in both nursing home and their own homes, the acute work will be based in Blackpool Victoria Hosptial or Clifton Hospital.

The patient caseload will focus on nutrition support, ranging from food first approach to stable home enteral feed patients.

Full training will be provided within the dietetic team with structured learning and competency sign off.

Working with the multi disciplinary teams to improve the nutrition and hydration of patients.

Education on the wards, nursing homes etc for staff and patients regarding malnutrition screening tool and food fortification.

Reviewing patients requested by the supervising Dietitian and assisting in administrative tasks required for the team.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dietetic team is a great team to work in, the Community team is based in St Annes Primary Care Centre and the Acute at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

The team has a wide range of specialties, with great mentoring and learning opportunities.

We have expanded over the recent years and are committed to improving the service we provide for patients.

We are a friendly, supportive team, who welcomes new ideas and people.

The two dietetic teams work closely together and provide a seamless transfer of care between the 2 services.

We are committed to CPD, learning and supporting our staff to be the best that they can be.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Supporting the dietetic service in delivering care on your defined caseload.

Undertaking education sessions to staff as requested by the Dietitian.

Taking part in any audits as directed by the Dietetic Department.

Taking part in structured clinic supervision and staff meetings.

Undertaking clinical competencies designed by the Dietetic team.

Able to access referrals and use the electronic record system as per policy.

Undertaking other activities as requested by the supervising dietitian

Travelling in the Blackpool area is essential so access to your own vehicle and a valid driving license is required.



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