Dietetic Assistant

Are you looking to further your experience working in eating disorders?
We are currently recruiting for a part time Dietetic Assistant basis (22.5 hours / week), working on an adult specialist eating disorder unit, on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a role within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, offering a wealth of clinical experience and development opportunities.
We are a friendly, energetic and dynamic team who are proactive and visionary, focusing on excellent patient centred care. You will be based within the multidisciplinary team which includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Medics, Nursing and Psychology.
You will also be part of the wider growing and dynamic mental health dietetic team across Oxford Health. This includes Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Dietetic Apprentices specialising in mental health, based across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and BSW (Bath & NE Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire). The dietetic team covers a wide range of clinical specialities including adult eating disorders, adult mental health, children and young people, secure in-patient services, and mental health services for older people.
This post will allow you the opportunity to develop your skills working with adults with an eating disorder and you will be involved in individual work, groupwork, quality improvement projects, catering as well as participating in eating with the patients.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Gathering relevant clinical information from medical and nursing notes, care plans, drug charts, patients and carers
Liaise with nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team, for example, Occupational Therapists about the patient’s nutritional plan
Negotiate dietetic interventions in specified situations as per established protocols
Assess meal plan compliance
Regularly liaise with the supervising dietitian about all aspects of patients’ nutritional care
There is a commitment to personal development and CPD and an expectation that all staff are involved in corporate departmental project work, audit/research and teaching of other healthcare professionals. All staff are actively involved in student training and we offering dietetic apprenticeships which all staff will also be involved in supporting. There is a strong AHP community within the Trust with significant opportunities to support integrated working and showcasing the achievements of AHPs within the Trust.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
**Our values are**: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
For a wider overview about the role in more detail, please refer to the job description attached for more information.