An exciting opportunity awaits!
Join our Adult Nutrition and Dietetic team at Edgware Community Hospital (ECH) and make a real difference in the lives of our patients.
We are seeking a
Dietetic Assistant - Nutrition Support
to assist our specialist dietitians in providing high-quality care to adults who require tube feeding or specialised nutritional advice, including oral nutritional supplements. Ideal candidates will:
Have experience working in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or community clinic. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively with others. Have good organisational and time management skills. Be proficient in using computer systems and software. Have a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Previous experience in nutrition support, or background knowledge or training in a nutrition-related subject would be advantageous. However, we are also open to candidates with transferable skills and a strong desire to learn. Responsibilities:
Provide administrative assistance and support to the Nutrition Support Dietetic Team. Effectively manage a caseload of patients in the community requiring weight checks, which includes booking patient appointments into either group sessions or travelling to patient homes. Work independently under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians to undertake clinical and administrative tasks to support the development and delivery of the Nutrition Support Dietetic Service. Organise own delegated clinical workload and administrative tasks and activities, being flexible to the needs of the service. Input clinical activity data into the relevant IT system and generate reports as required on a regular basis. Work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent clinical problems/interactions, face to face or on the telephone, seeking guidance from the Dietitians to agree action outside the framework. Communicate in an effective and timely way with accurate message taking from clients, carers, Dietitians, and other healthcare professionals with clear record keeping and dissemination of information to relevant staff. Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up). Flexible working options. Annual travel card loan. Training, support, and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:
Pay and Benefits . Please refer to job description, person specification, and trust values for an outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required. This advert closes on Friday 3 Jan 2025.
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Dietetic Assistant - Nutrition Support
to assist our specialist dietitians in providing high-quality care to adults who require tube feeding or specialised nutritional advice, including oral nutritional supplements. Ideal candidates will:
Have experience working in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or community clinic. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively with others. Have good organisational and time management skills. Be proficient in using computer systems and software. Have a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Previous experience in nutrition support, or background knowledge or training in a nutrition-related subject would be advantageous. However, we are also open to candidates with transferable skills and a strong desire to learn. Responsibilities:
Provide administrative assistance and support to the Nutrition Support Dietetic Team. Effectively manage a caseload of patients in the community requiring weight checks, which includes booking patient appointments into either group sessions or travelling to patient homes. Work independently under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians to undertake clinical and administrative tasks to support the development and delivery of the Nutrition Support Dietetic Service. Organise own delegated clinical workload and administrative tasks and activities, being flexible to the needs of the service. Input clinical activity data into the relevant IT system and generate reports as required on a regular basis. Work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent clinical problems/interactions, face to face or on the telephone, seeking guidance from the Dietitians to agree action outside the framework. Communicate in an effective and timely way with accurate message taking from clients, carers, Dietitians, and other healthcare professionals with clear record keeping and dissemination of information to relevant staff. Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up). Flexible working options. Annual travel card loan. Training, support, and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:
Pay and Benefits . Please refer to job description, person specification, and trust values for an outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required. This advert closes on Friday 3 Jan 2025.
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