Detailed job description and main responsibilities • To work as a team member liaising closely with paediatric and prescribing support dietetics teams. Along with patients, carers, nursing, therapy, and other health professional staff and clinical nutrition companies. • To support the teams in the delivery of clinical care to patients. • To support the teams in the delivery of training and education to patients and staff. • To deliver the service in line with relevant policies, procedures and standards. • To undertake administrative duties, project work, audit and research as required. • • The ability to travel independently between sites and domiciliary visits. Car driver / owner is preferable.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria Good level of general education including A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2 An advanced / higher level apprenticeship for example AP apprenticeship or similar and / or NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria Care certificate
Experience
Essential criteria Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work
Desirable criteria Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development Experience of working with children Experience of preparing, presenting teaching sessions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria Knowledge in nutrition and diet therapy and its importance. Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills Able to collect and record information accurately. Aware of own limitations and will seek advice from senior colleagues when required
Desirable criteria Knowledge of nutritional value of different foods Knowledge of dietary needs of different groups of patients
Other
Essential criteria Ability to travel to different sites in a cost effective and timely manner. duties
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to download
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (PDF, 216.6KB) Guidance for Applicants - AFC (PDF, 152.4KB)