About this role
Job summary
Do you have a keen interest in weight management and health? Do you have the ability and enthusiasm to motivate individuals to support them with lifestyle changes?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietetic assistant to join our weight management team of Dietitians, Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist and support staff across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will receive training and supervision from Registered Dietitians and work as part of an out patient team to improve the diet and lifestyle of adults in a weight management service. You will be required to plan, organise and facilitate weight management sessions for groups and individuals one to one.
We are looking for a team player who can work independently, demonstrate initiative and has good awareness of health and safety concerns.
Key skills required are planning and organising. The ability to work flexibly with occasional evening and weekend working also required.
Applicants will work across Bassetlaw and Doncaster Hospital sites so the ability to travel across Trust sites and surrounding areas would therefore be advantageous.
In return we offer an excellent pension scheme. We're positioned with the major regional centres, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield on our doorstep and Robin Hood international airport is in close to the Trust. There is access to countryside in North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire. There are excellent leisure facilities and low cost housing.
Main duties of the job
Under the direct supervision of the Dietitian, facilitate the provision of weight management andphysical activity advice, in both a one to one and group setting, to outpatients across the Trust.
To work within agreed guidelines and protocols.
To assist in the delivery and organisation of dietetic services within a weight management service.
To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery ofdietetic services
To work independently with some patients when determined by a Dietitian.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with both individuals of all ages, and groups
- Awareness and understanding of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support where necessary
- Ability to refrain from imposing personal beliefs and opinions on patients and public
- Time management and working to deadlines
- Flexibility in the organisation of workload
- Understands the importance of quality care
- Be accountable for your actions
- Have an ability to consider and implement new solutions
Desirable
- Ability to teach groups and individuals
- knowledge of local community needs, local food related problems and health needs
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent
- Able to use basic IT systems e.g. word, excel, email
Desirable
- NVQ / City and guilds or other qualification in nutrition
- Use of Clinical IT systems e.g. SystmOne
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and interest in nutrition and health
- Previous healthcare experience
- Previous experience of facilitating groups
- Interest in weight management
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing advice to patients on an individual basis
- Previous experience of taking anthropometric measurements e.g. height, weight
- Experience of working in a team
Demonstrate our we care values and the DBTH Way
Essential
- Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity
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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)