About this role
Job summary
Only candidates who are willing to complete the BSc (Hons) Dietetics Degree Apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) will be considered for this role.
Ever wanted to be a Dietitian but not able or willing to return to full time education? This exciting role will give you the opportunity to do just that.
You will work, as a Band 4 Assistant Dietitian Practitioner, alongside other members of the Nutrition & Dietetic Team based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to support individuals that are malnourished and require oral nutrition support whilst completing a 3 year apprenticeship course in Dietetics at SHU. On successful completion of this course you will become Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered and be able to work as a Dietitian.
Under the supervision of a dietitian the successful candidate will assess and advise adult inpatients requiring nutrition support and you will be supported to meet the required competencies.
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 are malnourished and require nutrition support this might be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
To provide nutrition & dietetic services under the direct supervision of a Dietitian to adults requiring nutrition support in hospital.
About us
A successful Foundation Trust, Chesterfield Royal has over 5,000 dedicated colleagues serving a community of over 400,000 people in North Derbyshire. In a workplace in which you can proudly be yourself, we won't just focus on your application - who you are, your talent and the potential you'll bring is equally important and we will support you to be the best you can be.
We are a values-led organisation and have embedded our Proud to Care Values: leading with care, openness, integrity and an inclusive culture, at the heart of everything we do, ensuring we provide patients with the best possible care and making our Trust a great place for our people to work. Our ambition is to provide consistently exceptional care for our patients and to achieve an "Outstanding" rating with the CQC and we developed our Royal Academy of Improvement, to ensure everyone can find the help and support they need to drive improvements.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for the responsibilities of the role. The Clinical responsibilities include:.1. To provide a client centred nutrition & dietetic service for adults identified at nutrition risk and requiring oral nutrition support in hospital.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 requiring nutrition support.3. To advise, monitor and support adults requiring nutrition support according to agreed protocols, reporting progress to supervising dietitians.4. To communicate complex nutritional information to adults, carers and staff where there may be barriers to communication and understanding.5. To organise dietetic assessment, treatment and support for individuals in hospital and community including delivery of samples of oral nutritional supplements, arranging appointments or visits and liaison with other agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Higher 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
Desirable
Experience of working with adults who require oral nutrition support
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint 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 and written communication skills Professional appearance and manner Flexible approach to work Awareness of own boundaries and when to report back to supervisors
Values Essential
Ability to demonstrate the values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road
Chesterfield
S445BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)