Dietetic Assistant - Enteral Feeding & Nutrition Support

Overview

An exciting opportunity awaits!

Join our Adult Nutrition and Dietetic Nutrition Support Team at Edgware Community Hospital (ECH) and make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

We are seeking a Dietetic Assistant - Home Enteral Feeding Team (HEFT) & Nutrition Support to assist our specialist dietitians in providing high-quality care to adults who require tube feeding or specialised nutritional advice, including oral nutritional supplements.

• To provide administrative assistance and support to the Nutrition Support Dietetic Team.
• To effectively manage a caseload of patients in the community requiring weight checks, including booking patient appointments into either group sessions or travelling to patient homes.
• To work independently under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians to undertake clinical and administrative tasks to support the development and delivery of the Nutrition Support Dietetic Service.
• To be responsible for organising own delegated clinical workload and administrative tasks and activities and to be flexible to the needs of the service.
• To be responsible for inputting clinical activity data into the relevant IT system and generate reports as required on a regular basis.
• To work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent clinical problems/interactions, face to face or on the telephone, seeking guidance from the Dietitians to agree action outside the framework.
• To communicate in an effective and timely way with accurate message taking from clients, carers, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals with clear record keeping and dissemination of information to relevant staff.

• Have experience working in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or community clinic.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively with others.
• Have good organisational and time management skills.
• Be proficient in using computer systems and software.
• Have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Previous experience in nutrition support, or background knowledge or training in a nutrition related subject would be advantageous.
• However, we are also open to candidates with transferable skills and a strong desire to learn.
• Please note that sponsorship is not eligible for this role as this role is fixed term.
• Face to face interviews will only be considered.

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.
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Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.