Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/10/2024 23:59
Interview date: 07/11/2024
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner - Home Enteral Feeding
Band 4
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
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Job overview
We are looking for a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join our forward-thinking and friendly Home Enteral Feeding team. This role will be based with the Paediatric side of the Home Enteral Feeding Team, although cross cover with the adult team may be required at times. You will be responsible for supporting and providing part of the Dietetic Service in the clinical areas of Home Enteral Feeding alongside the specialist Dietitians.
The Home Enteral Feeding Team is made up of a Band 7 Clinical Lead, 3 Band 6 Dietitians and 2 Dietetic Assistant Practitioners (including this role). The team provides dietetic care to tube-fed adults and children across Southern Derbyshire.
You will be provided with regular supervision and CPD opportunities in order to develop your clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for a patient caseload under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian
* Liaise with members of the MDT regarding the nutritional care of patients on your caseload
* Provide nutrition education to other healthcare staff
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Experience
* Experience of dealing with people with nutrition related issues in a caring capacity (in a healthcare environment)
* Experience of working with children and young people or their carers
* Experience of working as a dietetic assistant
* Experience of working as a dietetic assistant in Home Enteral Feeding
Knowledge
* Evidence of CPD activities
* Understanding/awareness of nutrition related issues
* Knowledge/awareness of the role of a dietetic assistant practitioner
* Knowledge of nutritional supplements and feeding equipment
Skills
* Evidence of good communication skills - written and verbal
* Evidence of numeracy skills and basic calculations
* Driving licence
* Access to car for work purposes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
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