Dietetic Support Worker

5 months ago

York, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the growing team of over 30 Dietitians in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Dietetic Support Worker.

You will be joining a forward thinking department of dietitians, dietetic assistant practitioners and a dietetic support worker which is valued and respected throughout the Trust and crosses many specialties and care groups. 

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of and with the support of the registered dietitians, the successful candidate will be expected to: 

Provide a high standard of health care by assisting in a range of individual and group treatment programmes (for which an agreed level of competency has been demonstrated under the direction of a registered Dietitian). Undertake a variety of delegated clinical tasks, to support the delivery of nutritional care in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways. Undertake a variety of non-clinical tasks to support the Dietetic Service. To offer support to patients through effective communication. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

To contribute to evidence based audit and projects to evaluate and improve patient care.

Working for our organisation

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

•A levels ( 3) or •Level 3 national certificate or •Level 3 diploma or •Senior Healthcare support worker apprenticeship or •Mathematics and English to Level 2: Functional Skills/GCSE Grade C •Proactively undertakes relevant specialist or departmental training in order to achieve required knowledge and competency for role.

Desirable criteria

•Care Certificate •Level 3 certificate in Health & Social Care •Up to date personal portfolio of learning •Evidence of transferable workplace training and competencies

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential criteria

Practical knowledge of role, including good understanding of role applied for Experience of working as part of a team Practical awareness of issues affecting safety and risk Experience of managing allocated tasks independently within own competency

Desirable criteria

Experience presenting to groups Experience of working within a health care/social care or educational environment Experience of mentoring/supervising members of a team

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

Competent IT skills and the ability to use digital platforms and maintain business related information Ability to use a range of communication, negotiation and motivation skills using a variety of formats including verbal, written and virtual. Ability to problem solve, prioritise and escalate work related issues Able to learn from experiences and demonstrate change Ability to understand delegation, scope of role and to take responsibility for given caseload.

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Excellent ability to work as part of a team Practical, caring and patient focussed Able to work with clients who may have challenging behaviours and limited communication.

Desirable criteria

Awareness of needs of vulnerable groups including dementia, learning disabilities and others with protected characteristics.

Values & Behaviours

Essential criteria

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: •We are Kind. •We are Open. •We pursue Excellence.

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