Dietetic Assistant

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we’ve a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for you to develop and explore. If you want to join a team of around 20,000 NHS experts in delivering high-quality, local care across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and beyond
- **come and take your place with us.**

**Job overview**:
**Bury Community Services, All-age Nutrition and Dietetic Service**

Are you interested in nutrition and health, and looking to develop your skills in an exciting role? Then come and join our dynamic Dietetic team based in Greater Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Band 3 Dietetic Assistant to be part of the Bury All-Age Community Dietetic Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team.

**Main duties of the job**:
The post holder will provide assistance to the Nutrition and Dietetic Service with specific activities as delegated by and under the supervision of dietitians. The role will work across the all-age dietetic service which covers a range of diet related conditions in a variety of community settings. Tasks will include; reviewing care plans set by the dietitians, gathering information as required by the dietitians, prioritising / troubleshooting messages and facilitating practical initiatives which may include supporting campaigns or promoting the service.

Other general administrative duties include; supporting dietitians with clinical paperwork / processes, use of an electronic patient record, filing, and maintaining stock control of dietetic resources.

Staff development is a high priority and you will be fully supported by specialist dietitians to enable you to establish yourself and develop in the role. We are committed to work based education and training to improve skills and we actively encourage CPD and audit.

This post will involve communication with a wide range of people, for example; patients, parents, carers, health professionals, enteral feed company personnel and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

**Working for our organisation**:
Bury Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Rated as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, our Fairfield site delivers innovative patient-centred care, and boasts an award winning Stroke centre and Heart Care unit. Supported by our community services in Bury, a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, Bury exemplifies the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualification**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Good general education e.g. 5 GSCE or equivalent

**Desirable criteria**:

- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare
- BDA Core training programme for Dietetic Assistants

**Skills**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role
- Able to use computer keyboards and relevant computer programmes
- Interest in the role of nutrition and hydration in health

**Desirable criteria**:

- Familiarity with healthcare settings
- Experience of working with individuals and groups of staff and patients

**Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Experience of team working

**Desirable criteria**:

- Previous experience of working with patients
- We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

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