Job summary We are looking to recruit a Dietetic Assistant who wishes to develop their skills in supporting patients who require nutritional support during their inpatient stay. The patients on your caseload will be inpatients at Bolton Hospital, mainly requiring nutritional support. You will work under the direct supervision of the Dietitians. You will be involved in the collection of clinical information to assist dietetic assessment and practical aspects of implementing / monitoring the nutritional recommendations made by the dietitian. A key aspect of the role involves educating members of the healthcare team and promoting first line nutrition support strategies. As a department we encourage quality improvement and audit work. You will report to the Acute team, Team Leaders, the successful post holder will be part of the wider Bolton Foundation Trust Dietetic Department. The department is composed of two teams, acute and community. We provide an integrated service across both our Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients. The service operates a flexi-time working arrangement and recognises the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments. The post is a 37.5 hours/week post although part time hours may be considered. This position does not support sponsorship for UK visa and immigration. This post is subject to Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Main duties of the job To be able to recognise improvements or adverse developments in the client's condition, report to supervisor and document it. To implement intervention programmes either in groups, or on an individual basis, under the supervision of a registered dietitian To prepare the client and environment for therapeutic intervention when required To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools, to effectively communicate with and gather information from clients/carers and feedback accurately to therapy colleagues, in order to progress any treatment programmes. This will include clients who may have difficulties understanding or communicating, e.g. speech difficulties. To identify when intervention with a client is appropriate and to be able to modify intervention within agreed level of competence To be aware of the local and out of area procedures for the provision of resources as required and complete referrals in liaison with relevant dietitian To demonstrate understanding of the roles of other MDT members and work in partnership with them in order to contribute to MDT assessment of clients To maintain effective communication with carers in line with client confidentiality To possess basic IT and keyboard skills, enabling the use of relevant organisational IT systems necessary to fulfil the role, e.g. booking appointments or accessing email etc. About us As a CQC 'Good' rated district general hospital, we pride ourselves on the high quality, highly responsive, patient centred services we provide to patients from Bolton and the surrounding areas in acute and community settings. Patient care always has and always will be our top priority. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust are highly committed to our workforce. Our nurturing learning environment ensures that all members of the Dietetic team are supported with their learning and development throughout their career, enabling staff to feel valued both as individuals and as part of the wider organisation. In line with our flexible working policy, the Trust strive to support with flexible working patterns, enabling staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. We believe all staff should experience equal career opportunities, irrespective of ethnicity, colour or nationality, and have a well-established BAME Staff Forum to support this. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 241-802-IC-24 Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Rd Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths Desirable NVQ or equivalent learning in dietetics Experience Essential Experience of working with patients and carers with different medical conditions who may be elderly sick or terminally ill Experience of working in a health care setting NVQ level 2 health care Desirable experience of working dietitians or other therapists in a healthcare setting Skills Essential Good communication skills Basic IT skills Basic admin and clerical skills Able to cope with a busy work load Working well as part of a team Able to use initiative Able to manage time effectively Able to communicate clearly and take accurate messages Knowledge Essential A basic knowledge of nutrition in health and disease A basic knowledge of how disability and illness affects nutritional intake and function Other Essential the post requires you to have access to A suitable vehicle to be used within your role subject to the provision of the DDA Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths Desirable NVQ or equivalent learning in dietetics Experience Essential Experience of working with patients and carers with different medical conditions who may be elderly sick or terminally ill Experience of working in a health care setting NVQ level 2 health care Desirable experience of working dietitians or other therapists in a healthcare setting Skills Essential Good communication skills Basic IT skills Basic admin and clerical skills Able to cope with a busy work load Working well as part of a team Able to use initiative Able to manage time effectively Able to communicate clearly and take accurate messages Knowledge Essential A basic knowledge of nutrition in health and disease A basic knowledge of how disability and illness affects nutritional intake and function Other Essential the post requires you to have access to A suitable vehicle to be used within your role subject to the provision of the DDA 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Rd Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)