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Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner - 37.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 dietetic assistant practitioner to join our Specialist Adult Dietetic Service covering South Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly team in a dynamic NHS community.
Our team deliver a dietetic service for a wide variety of patients including nutrition support, home enteral feeding, gastroenterology, diabetes, mental health and those with complex weight management needs. The post holder will predominantly work in our nutrition support team.
The postholder's role, may include face to face or telephone clinics, home visits, group work with patients or training for staff.
The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision as well as opportunities for CPD and personal development, including trust preceptorship program. This post will be based in Cannock or Tamworth with an element of working from home, but the ability to travel independently between venues across Staffordshire and carry equipment is essential to the role.
Main duties of the job
- 1. To support registered dietitians to assess patients. To contribute to the development and implementation of programmes of treatment/ care/support for individuals, families and carers under the guidance of a registered dietitian. The care/support plans may include the following:
Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety
Increased functional ability
Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
Interventions in disease/condition management
Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients' with hearing or cognitive impairment
Prevention and reducing of health inequalities
Exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.
Admission avoidance
Early supported discharge
Contribute to case management/ treatment /care plans
Palliative and end of life care
Specialised interventions relating to dietetics.
Undertake assessments and treatments, within agreed protocols, related to heart failure management, promoting independence and self-care.
Demonstrating dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking weight, Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), etc
Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults - To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main duties and responsibilities
- 1. To adhere to the Care Certificate standards and all other relevant guidance from the Trust. To be aware of the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) or Nursing & Midwifery Councils (NMC) guidance/codes of conduct.
- 2. To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.
- 3. To support registered dietitians to assess patients.
- 4. To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.
- 5. To maintain contemporaneous, timely and accurate records as required by the Trust and in line with standards. Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate
- 6. To take responsibility for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately and for transportation of equipment between locations.
- 7. To work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc.
- 8. Under the in-direct supervision of a registered dietitian; provides advice to patients, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of patients
- 9. Work with qualified dietitians with group work/clinics as required.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
- RSA/OCR stage II - NVQ Level 3 in health and Social Care.
- A' level qualification or other post ideally in healthcare or nutrition
Desirable
- Foundation degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Relevant placements/ experience in the role including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of dietetic conditions
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Experience of working with patients with dietetic conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a variety of community settings including patients homes
- Has worked as a dietetic assistant in the past
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
High Green Court
Cannock
WS111GR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)