Acute And Community Nutrition Support Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

18 hours ago


Hastings, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary Are you looking for a new & exciting role?
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Acute and Community Nutrition Support Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust as a Dietetic Assistant.The successful candidate will have a split role between acute and community nutrition support, and will work with both teams across a varied inpatient and community based caseload that covers a variety of clinical conditions, supporting the dietitians and dietetic assistant practitioners with their patient caseloads, service development and administrative tasks.Cross site working will be required and therefore being a car driver would be advantageous.You will be required to talk confidently and appropriately with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals in order to support with the treatment of our patients.
Using digital systems effectively to gather information, record clinical activities, order equipment and ancillaries, and complete general administrative duties.The Dietetic Department that includes over 40 clinicians and associated staff, supporting the specialities of paediatrics, diabetes, intensive care, inpatients, acute rehabilitation, general outpatients & community nutrition support.
The department is also supported by our Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitians & we are also excited to be welcome our first Trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Dietitians (Oncology & Integrated Discharge Team) and Apprentice into the team in 2023.
Main duties of the job To work under the supervision of registered Dietitians to provide follow-up for patients referred to the Dietitian for nutritional support and other dietetic interventionsObtaining relevant information from patients, other staff and electronic notes.Advising and educating patients where necessary on foods suitable for their dietary needs.Identifying patients' food and drink preferences as necessary and prescribed supplements.Assist in the nutritional monitoring of patients by collecting specified information such as anthropometric measurements, biochemistry, nutritional intake and support the implementation of dietetic interventions, reporting findings to the Dietitian responsible for the patient's care.Liaise with Dietitians or other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate nutritional care plans are implemented, seeking assistance in areas outside own knowledge and skills.
Support patients to achieve their optimum nutritional status by reinforcing the nutritional care plan, and implement any changes to care plans, as agreed with the Dietitian.To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of Dietitians, supporting the provision of and to monitor standards of safe feeding practice and nutritional support.
About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'.
Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme.
This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good level of general education including A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2 An advanced / higher level apprenticeship for example AP apprenticeship or similar and / or NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Experience Essential Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work.
Desirable Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development



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