Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for 18.75hrs per week Band 3 dietetic assistant to be part of the supportive and friendly Home Enteral Feeding dietetic team for 12 months to cover maternity leave. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can communicate clearly in a variety of settings, has excellent IT and organisational skills, plus experience of working with people. The post will be based at City Hospital, Nottingham.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within an established home enteral feeding dietetic team working to provide effective nutritional support to those receiving enteral (tube) feeding at home.
The post holder will also work to deliver administration and clerical support to the home enteral feeding team, such as registering patients onto the Homeward MyConnex system. You will help monitor the busy mailbox, working to close deadlines and action any matters arising.
There will be opportunities to carry out visits to conduct weight checks both in the patient's home and visiting schools so a car user would be advantageous but not essential.
You will be expected to have your own caseload of reviews to undertake with the supervision of a registered dietitian. You will speak to patients via telephone to collect information, take details about nutritional intake, and help troubleshooting any immediate nutritional problems.
The post holder will order and monitor the use of nutritional products (feeds and ancillaries), complete relevant patient case notes and input into data systems in accordance with Professional, Trust and Departmental guidelines.
The post holder will be welcomed into the existing support team, which is made of Administrators, Dietetic Assistants, Technicians and an extremely experienced Chief dietetic technician.
About us
As a large acute teaching hospital based on 2 sites, NUH has a range of fantastic opportunities for staff to develop their career within the NHS. The dietetic service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Service pathway which is one of the pathways that together make up the clinical support division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of Allied Health professionals and support staff, employing over 600 staff who work together to deliver high quality care. Our HCPC registered Allied Health professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists and our other staff encompass professionals such as nurses, psychologists, administrative, clerical and support workers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supports the work of the Dietetic and Nutrition Service please see job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supports the work of the Dietetic and Nutrition Service please see job description for further information
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy such as Maths and English grades A-C
- Evidence of work based learning or self-directed learning
- Working towards or achieved NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related subject
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- To have effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- To have effective rapport building and interpersonal skills
- To have an ability to communicate complex information with patients who have impaired communication abilities
- To have a commitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practice
- Ability to work effectively as a team player as part of an interdisciplinary team
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Able to interpret and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources to problem solve
- Take an active role in reflective practice, developing insights into own strength and limitations with areas for professional development
- To be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
- To have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work across campuses
- Must be flexible with working requirements. Working patterns will be dependent on each clinical setting and may be over 7 days
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake non-patient moving and handling procedures
- To have experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic computer skills in emails, word and excel)
Desirable
- To be able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment
- Experience of using dietary analysis programmes
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- To have the ability to work on own initiative
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload
- To be flexible and willing to adapt
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
- Experience of managing a case load
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team
- To have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
- To have evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Evidence of involvement in support/development of less experienced staff
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy such as Maths and English grades A-C
- Evidence of work based learning or self-directed learning
- Working towards or achieved NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health related subject
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- To have effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- To have effective rapport building and interpersonal skills
- To have an ability to communicate complex information with patients who have impaired communication abilities
- To have a commitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practice
- Ability to work effectively as a team player as part of an interdisciplinary team
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Able to interpret and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources to problem solve
- Take an active role in reflective practice, developing insights into own strength and limitations with areas for professional development
- To be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
- To have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work across campuses
- Must be flexible with working requirements. Working patterns will be dependent on each clinical setting and may be over 7 days
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake non-patient moving and handling procedures
- To have experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic computer skills in emails, word and excel)
Desirable
- To be able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment
- Experience of using dietary analysis programmes
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- To have the ability to work on own initiative
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload
- To be flexible and willing to adapt
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
- Experience of managing a case load
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team
- To have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
- To have evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Evidence of involvement in support/development of less experienced staff
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.