Dietitian Assistant

Are you a Dietitian Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you.

A vacancy has arisen at Ty Glyn Ebwy for a full-time Temporary 6 months - initially with a view to permanent position. Eating disorders dietetic assistant. The post holder will become part of the hospital’s specialist multi-disciplinary team, working closely with the dietitian and the nursing team to contribute to the delivery of the dietetic service.

**As a Dietician Assistant you will be**:

- Supporting the dietitian with collecting information for dietetic assessment. This will include looking at IT systems, food record charts, speaking to other healthcare professionals, schools and patients/parents/guardians and obtaining weight and height data.
- Reviewing patients to ensure the agreed nutritional plan is appropriate and being followed and reporting back to the dietitian if changes are identified or when you have concerns.
- Discussing the patient’s treatment plan and their condition/illness with the care team.
- Completing and maintaining patient records and data collection in line with trust policy and information governance requirements.
- Supporting the dietitian and nursing team with by helping to produce displays and resources.
- Participating in the practice of meal support for patients while providing education to ward staff regarding mealtime table set up and patient meal support.
- Act as the point of dietetic contact for patients on a ward level through patient key-sessions and participation in community meetings. This will require to provide trouble-shooting services for patients, carers, and staff, referring problems to the dietitian when necessary.
- Helping in the facilitation of groups and patient sessions involving eating outside of the clinic.
- Liaising with the hospital’s catering department regarding menus, portioning sizes and special diets.
- Representing the dietetic team in clinical or managerial meetings across the hospital during periods of colleague annual leaves or sickness absences.
- Supporting the completion of audits, formulating and completing actions plans from the audits so as to improve practice.

**To be successful in this role**:

- General standard of education to GCSE or equivalent. Grade c/ level 4 or above in Maths/ English/Science.
- Evidence of previous and ongoing experience of working in a healthcare setting in a clinical capacity.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet browsing.

**Where you will be working**:
Address: Ty Glyn Ebwy, Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom, NP23 5YA

Ty Glyn Ebwy is embarking on an exciting journey to expand services to women in a specialist eating disorder setting, focusing on treating eating disorders, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self-harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.

**What you will get**:

- Annual salary of £27,400 Pro Rata
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro Rata - plus your birthday off
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Career development and training
- Pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity Package

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.

**About your next employer**:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.