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4 months ago
Demonstrate an awareness of Equality and Diversity Demonstrate understanding of Nutrition and Dietetics Desirable Previous experience in a Healthcare setting Advanced knowledge of Information Technology systems Completion of the CARE certificate. Otherwise will be mandatory training requirement during the first 3 months of employment. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.
**Our five values are**: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Comply with Trust and departmental policies and procedures Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Trust policies Is compassionate and ethical in their involvement with the provision of dietetic care Demonstrate a commitment to personal development CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS The post holder will be expected to: Be self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic with a professional attitude Be a good team player, with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and demanding environment to meet the evolving needs of the department Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, families and carers, colleagues and all other healthcare professionals Be professional in appearance and conduct Demonstrate a willingness to undergo all training requirements necessary for the post Demonstrate good office practice in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Proactively participate in departmental development projects, meetings, clinical updates and audits Have a mature, pleasant, helpful and friendly nature Demonstrate the ability to communicate with empathy and understanding CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Understanding of Nutrition & Dietetics Awareness of Health & Safety Diversity Awareness Understanding of Safeguarding requirements Understanding of legislation, guidelines and protocols that affect the clinical area Awareness of the functional effects of the patient group in the clinical area caused by illness and / or disability PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Assist in the nutritional assessment and monitoring of dietetic patients by visiting specific wards and telephoning patients. This may involve the following: Measure and/or record patients weight and/or their height in the dietetic record charts Record nutritional intake from food record charts and dietary supplement usage in liaison with patients, carers or ward staff Retrieve and record biochemical results from either the medical notes or the computer system Liaise with designated in-patients on a therapeutic diet to ascertain food preferences and advise on suitable coded choices Assess individual patients compliance and consumption of prescribed dietary supplements/enteral feeds Liaise with pharmacy/wards to ensure that special feeds/supplements reach the designated patients Provide information and advice to patients and carers on the use of enteral feeding equipment prior to discharge from hospital Liaise with home enteral feeding companies and complete relevant paperwork to register new patients on to their system Amend existing patients deliveries under dietetic guidance Liaise with other health care professionals in areas outside Leeds if patients require registering with home enteral feeding companies Assist with the telephone liaison with Home Enteral Feeding Company Nurses regarding training and visits for home enteral feed patients Ensure that appropriate supply of supplements have been supplied to patients prior to their discharge Fax patients letters/prescription requests to GP surgeries, district nurses etc and telephone to confirm receipt Liaise with other health care professionals such as district nurses or homecare nurses on behalf of the dietitians Work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent problems/enquiries encountered by home enteral feed patients (for example chasing deliveries, organising extra ancillary items etc) Using computerised dietary analysis software e.g. Microdiet and dietitian acquired information, report on the adequacy of the nutritional intake of identified patients Provide support and cover for dietetic administration duties and dietetic out-patient clinic management as required Ensure that all the product information is accurate and up-to-date within the department Advise patients and carers on up to date nutritional product information Support the dietitians with student and/or ward training Assist with on-going departmental audits Participate in the appraisal process as an appraisee and demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal development Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested/ agreed with the line manager Health and
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