About this role
Job summary
The Nutrition & Dietetic Dept is delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to join our Team. The post holder will work to provide general and advanced (clinical & non-clinical) support to the community dietetic service for domiciliary and outpatients as part of the UHP NHS Trust community dietetic service working under the supervision of senior dietitians.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To provide general and advanced (clinical & non-clinical) support to the Community Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) Dietetic Service for domiciliary UHP NHS Trust community dietetic service working under the supervision of senior dietitians.
To enhance the work carried out by community HEF dietitians, improving service efficiency, streamlining the provision of nutrition care and facilitating effective patient care.
Includes visiting patients in their own homes, residential and nursing homes, discharged from hospital and referred from other areas and maintain accurate records under the supervision of qualified staff.
To undertake other tasks, within the dietetic department, that do not require the expertise of a registered dietitian, as assigned by supervising dietitian
To be involved in all Nutrition and Dietetic departmental activities and contribute to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service. May have opportunity to rotate to other Band 4 Advanced Dietetic Assistant roles within the department
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.
We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found on document '216-AH-DA7915720-A'
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of working in an acute clinical setting Proven ability to undertake relevant departmental training to achieve required clinical competencies Demonstrable experience of working with a wide variety of people Proven ability to hold face-to-face and/or telephone conversations with patients, carers, and colleagues. Demonstrable experience of making practical decisions using theoretical proven knowledge. Demonstrable experience of being responsible for some decision making.
Desirable
Demonstrable experience of working as a Dietetic Assistant Demonstrable experience of working with people requiring specific dietary needs Demonstrable experience of healthcare computer systems
Qualifications Essential
Foundation degree or equivalent or higher. OR NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare related subject (proven evidence of working towards, or able to demonstrate the skills, proven knowledge and ability to work at this level) Good standard of general education with GCSE A-C/level 4 or above English and Mathematics as a minimum
Desirable
IT skills training Attendance of additional professional courses.
Aptitude & Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Able to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner for patient notes and departmental documentation Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time, prioritise and plan timed activities Awareness and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Desirable
Good proven knowledge of the dietetic care process Show initiative Resourceful
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Estover Health Centre
Leypark Walk
Plymouth
PL6 8UE
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)