Job summary To provide administrative assistance and support across the Merton Community Dietetic service. To work independently under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians to undertake clinical and administrative tasks to support the development and delivery of community based dietetic services. To be responsible for organising own delegated clinical workload and administrative tasks and activities and to be flexible to the needs of the service. To 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. To 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. To support Dietitians in delivery of training activities, as required. To support the Dietitian in the future developments and co-ordination of a variety of Nutrition and Dietetic work stream initiatives for example MUST training programmes, low FODMAP Groups. To participate in clinical governance activities within the Nutrition and Dietetics Service Main duties of the job To be responsible for undertaking basic clinical investigations following agreed protocols such as height, weight, calculating BMI, MUST scores, body composition and waist circumference To record client's anthropometric measurements and other relevant details using standard recording procedure and adhering to department standards (as directed by the Nutrition Team). To manage a caseload of patients in the community requiring weight checks under the direction of a Senior Dietitian To review client's compliance with dietetic advice previously given and goal achievement under the supervision of the Dietitian. To provide appropriate first line advice as agreed with line manager to clients, carers, nursing staff, medical staff and other health care professionals. To support clients in accessing different professionals and agencies by listening to request or issues and directing them appropriately Communicating with patients, carers and health care professionals to ensure nutritional requirements are assessed and addressed. To be responsible for liaising with GPs, Practice Nurses and other Health Care Professionals to collect all relevant medical, biochemical and social information prior to dietetic intervention. About us 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: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-SOUTH-6848277 Job locations Merton Civic Centre London Road Morden SM4 5DX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic literacy, numeracy and level of education Evidence of nutrition qualification, NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care Desirable Food Hygiene Certificate Degree in Nutrition related subject Experience Essential To have experience of working as part of a team Previous experience working with the public Experience in dealing with members of the public who may have communication difficulties. To have administrative experience To work independently within defined parameters Desirable To have experience of working in a health care setting To have previous experience of working as a Nutrition Assistant To have experience of working as a member of a Dietetic Team Experience in coordinating group education programmes Experience in delivering group education Skills Essential Excellent IT skills including Word, Teams, Excel and Power Point Good communication skills in both verbal and written format Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic literacy, numeracy and level of education Evidence of nutrition qualification, NVQ study to level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care Desirable Food Hygiene Certificate Degree in Nutrition related subject Experience Essential To have experience of working as part of a team Previous experience working with the public Experience in dealing with members of the public who may have communication difficulties. To have administrative experience To work independently within defined parameters Desirable To have experience of working in a health care setting To have previous experience of working as a Nutrition Assistant To have experience of working as a member of a Dietetic Team Experience in coordinating group education programmes Experience in delivering group education Skills Essential Excellent IT skills including Word, Teams, Excel and Power Point Good communication skills in both verbal and written format 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address Merton Civic Centre London Road Morden SM4 5DX Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)