Assistant Practitioner

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

Are you interested in nutrition, and passionate about improving health and patient care? An opportunity has arisen to work as a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (location flexible) to support nutrition screening of inpatients to limit frailty and improve health outcomes. You will be well supported by our enthusiastic and friendly community clinical team Dietetic services across Powys.

This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity during which we will aim to gather data to support ongoing funding by demonstrating impact and support to busy ward staff, patients and families. Time will be spent visiting PTHB wards (face to face where practicable), or by TEAMS promoting nutrition screening and appropriate actions such as provision of supplements, fortified foods and liaison with wider heath teams. Strong communication, IT and teamworking skills are essential, well suited to a HCSW who knows PTHB, is interested in nutrition, and who seeks personal development.

Rhiain Morris (Clinical Lead Dietitian)

01639 846428

Delivers high quality, compassionate, evidence-based care to a group of patients following the initial assessment by the Registered Practitioner utilising person-centred approaches which promote health and independence.
Under leadership and direction of the Registered Practitioner; ensure that all patients have appropriate individualized, clinical assessments/ risk assessments providing accurate feedback to the team as necessary.
Effectively monitors the patient’s condition recognising deterioration in their physical or mental condition and liaises with the Registered Practitioner in an appropriate and timely manner to review / reassess care needs as required.
Contributes to the on-going assessment of the patient providing information to inform assessments and discussing any changes to planned care with the Registered Practitioner.
Demonstrates effective approaches to monitoring signs and symptoms of physical, mental, cognitive, behavioral and emotional distress, deterioration or improvement.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

As an Assistant Practitioner the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a Registered Practitioner with appropriate supervision in place. Having an understanding of evidence-based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, take responsibility for taking action relative to an individual’s health and care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
Responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of care and modifying individualised care plans, reporting back to the Registered Practitioner. They may delegate work to others and may supervise, teach and assess other staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but English and/ or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.