About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a full time Dietetic Assistant to work alongside our team of Paediatric Dietitians supporting children, young people and their families who require nutritional interventions. The post holder will work under the supervision of a Dietitian and review and advise patients in wards, clinics and by telephone.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-professional team, working closely with Dietitians, Special Feed Unit, Medical staff, AHPs, Nursing staff, and Catering staff. In addition to the clinical role, the post holder will undertake administrative duties to support the service, including generation of clinical letters, ordering special feeds and diets for patients in hospital, liaising with GP's Health Visitors and school nurses , organising feed deliveries and prescriptions for home, creation of resources for use by patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
To review patients who are in hospital or in outpatient clinics under supervision of a Dietitian and to give nutritional advice within specific guidelines. To accurately assess and document the nutritional status of the patient. To support Dietitians in administrative duties including generating clinical letters, organising feeds for inpatient and outpatient use, liaising with other health care professionals regarding the nutritional management of the patient, creation of resources for use by patients and families.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience and Skills Essential
Knowledge of children's growth patterns, normal nutritional requirements and special diets, gained through formal or theoretical and practical work based training Knowledge of medical conditions and their nutritional impact ,gained through formal or theoretical and practical work based training Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels Good time management and ability to work to deadlines Attention to detail Treats people with compassion, dignity and respect Committed to own CPD Demonstrates initiative and self motivated Genuine interest and enthusiasm for working within Dietetics Has right to work in UK
Desirable
Practical experience of assessing children's growth and giving nutritional advice Previous Experience of working as a Dietetic assistant
Qualifications Essential
Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work based training or holds a minimum of a relevant Health related Level 5 qualification
Desirable
Holds a level 6 qualification in Human Nutrition or Dietetics Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting, delivering patient care
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.
Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address BCH
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)