Clinical Nutrition Assistant

2 months ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our team at Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. As a key member of our clinical nutrition team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality nutrition support to patients across our community health services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support registered dietitians with dietetic management of delegated Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) patients in their own homes and nursing homes, and nutrition support (NS) patients in community inpatient wards.
  • Manage a defined caseload of HEN and NS patients under the guidance of a registered Dietitian.
  • Implement and review dietetic treatment plans for HEN and NS patients under the care of the dietetic service.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans for delegated patients.
  • Review patients on delegated HEN and NS caseload: Use judgment to review aims, modify, and adapt treatment plans.
  • Collect and assess audit data to help monitor usage of equipment and implement changes to practice where appropriate.
Requirements
  • NVQ Level 3/3 A levels or equivalent.
  • Evidence of a good standard of education with 5 GCSE's Grade C and above, or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.
  • Experience and/or knowledge/training in clinical nutrition.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience of working independently and reporting back to supervisors.
  • Advanced written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
  • Car driver/owner and able to use car for work.
What We Offer
  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
  • Generous NHS pension scheme.
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality.
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave.
  • Free parking across Trust sites.
How to Apply

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.



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