Assistant Dietetic Practitioner

3 months ago


Chesterfield, United Kingdom Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This is a part time role working with Dietitians based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to support adults in requiring nutrition and dietetic input who have had a stroke.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a dietitian the successful candidate will assess and advise adults who have had a stroke and will be supported to meet the required competencies within the first 6 months of being in post.

About us

If you are currently working in an assistant role within an NHS hospital environment, have a Foundation degree (or the equivalent), and ideally some experience of working with adults who have difficulties eating and drinking after having a stroke this might be the role for you.

The successful candidate will become part of our larger friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking team of 27 staff made up of dietitians, a nutrition support nurse, assistant dietitian practitioners, and admin staff.

This post will require Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical.

1.

To provide a client centred nutrition & dietetic service for adults who have had a stroke.

2.

To obtain and review information which may be of a sensitive nature from a variety of sources relating to the nutritional health of adults which will include:

Anthropometric data.

Biochemical results.

Nutritional intake.

3.

To advise, monitor and support adults according to agreed protocols, reporting progress to supervising dietitians.

4.

5.

To communicate complex nutritional information to adults, carers and staff where there may be barriers to communication and understanding.

To organise dietetic assessment, treatment and support for adults who have had a stroke including delivery of samples of oral nutritional supplements, arranging appointments or visits and liaison with other agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

oHigher Apprenticeship Level 5 / Foundation Degree / Diploma (QCF 3 / Level 4 NVQ) or the equivalent in a related subject.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare support worker role. Experience of working with individuals who are malnourished.

Desirable

Experience of working with adults who have had a stroke. Experience of working in an NHS healthcare support worker role

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Good time management skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Good prioritisation skills. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC Standards and Safeguarding Children.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good verbal communication skills. Professional appearance and manner. Flexible approach to work. Awareness of own boundaries and when to report back to supervisors.

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

Essential

Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.

Other factors

Essential

Ability to effectively fulfil the travel requirements of the post

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