Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
2 days ago
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic assistant practitioner looking for a new role that will challenge and develop you? The Pulmonary Rehabilitation multi-disciplinary team is a service supporting patients with chronic respiratory diseases out in the community. The purpose of the role is to support the registered dietitians in the education monitoring and support of patients and undertake related administration in accordance with the British Dietetic Association code of professional conduct for dietetic assistants and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales. The post holder will be required to travel/undertake clinical work across the Swansea Bay UHB area to support service delivery working directly and indirevtly with patients and families in outpatient clinics/community groups and in their own homes.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post - To follow clinical protocols and manage own caseloads of clients referred to the Nutrition and Dietetic service - To undertake specific duties, without the Dietitian present which will include: o Carrying out initial interview and provision of appropriate nutritional support advice. o Encouraging and monitoring clients to follow dietetic care plan. o Carrying out nutrition risk assessment including weight, height BMI and percentage weight loss. o Calculation of nutrition requirements and dietary analysis. - To enable, encourage, support, supervise and assist clients who have had a treatment programme formulated by the dietitian. These clients will have a range of surgical and medical conditions and following clinical protocols (working under the direction of the dietitian) - To deliver of structured education programmes to groups of patients or health care professionals - To audit stock levels of ACBS products and supporting ward staff to manage stock control efficiently and effectively
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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