Dietetic Assistant

Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and caring person to join our team in the well established role of dietetic assistant.
You will have an interest in food, nutrition, health and patient care, and enjoy working both as part of a team and independently, with appropriate supervision.
You must enjoy working with the public and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and IT skills.
You will have strong organisation skills, and to enjoy working and communicating with a range of staff, patients and carers.
Join the team and make a difference to our patients.
Main duties of the job The role requires a good understanding of administration work to order to assist the dietitian in preparation for clinics as well as participation in audit projects.
The role will also be involved with assisting registered dietitians to provide nutritional care to patients on a range of wards.
This will include talking to patients and reviewing and implementing dietetic care plans, interpreting food record charts, checking patient weights, assisting patients at mealtimes and working closely with nursing and catering staff.
About us The Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large and friendly department of around 25 staff working across 3 sites (Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester) with excellent support from our 2 secretaries.
We have close links with the University of Surrey and the University of Winchester and take dietetic students for A, B and C placements, and support personal development.
Job description Job responsibilities The role of our dietetic assistant is to work alongside the dietitians to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare to our patients at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.You will be actively involved in the promotion of excellent care in nutrition and hydrationHappy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification qualification Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent Desirable nutrition knowledge / experience Experience Essential working with people working as part of a team Desirable working in a healthcare setting skills Essential IT skills interpersonal skills time management