Job summary
Dietetic Apprentice
Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies
Band: 5 (annex 21)
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum/pro rata
We are recruiting for a Dietetic Apprentice who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The dietetic team sits within a wider therapy team, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff. The dietetic team has 14 dietitians, 4 dietetic assistants and a dietetic apprentice. The dietetic team is divided into sub-teams depending on speciality and paediatrics is also part of the acute service. Band 5 Dietitians have the opportunity to participate in rotational training between acute medicine / frailty, general medicine / gastroenterology / oncology, surgical / critical care and paediatrics.
The post holder will be part of an undergraduate apprenticeship programme in collaboration with Teesside University, having taught lectures 1 day / week and working as a dietetic assistant throughout training.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Acute Dietetic Team.
The post-holder will undertake 6-monthly rotations when qualified, specilaising in surgery / critical care, gastroenterology / general medicine / oncology, acute medicine and frailty and paediatrics.
To provide a 7 day and extended hours working pattern.
To work as part of an Acute Dietetic Team undertaking assessment of patients including those with a variety of presentations and conditions; using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes.
To deliver individualised dietetic treatment programmes using a broad range of skills in individual and group settings.
To continually reassess patient progress, adapting treatment plans accordingly, and developing discharge plans under the supervision of more senior dietitians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Acute Dietetic Team.
The post-holder will undertake 6-monthly rotations when qualified, specilaising in surgery / critical care, gastroenterology / general medicine / oncology, acute medicine and frailty and paediatrics.
To provide a 7 day and extended hours working pattern.
To work as part of an Acute Dietetic Team undertaking assessment of patients including those with a variety of presentations and conditions; using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes.
To deliver individualised dietetic treatment programmes using a broad range of skills in individual and group settings.
To continually reassess patient progress, adapting treatment plans accordingly, and developing discharge plans under the supervision of more senior dietitians.
Person Specification
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 A Levels (including biology or human biology) or equivalent
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- Competency in nutritional assessment of patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a dietetic assistant
- Hospital based experience or equal area within a fast-paced environment
- Experience interacting with members of the public
- Experience of supervising others in a work / volunteering capacity
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including IT skills (Microsoft programmes and keyboard)
- Show ability to motivate and encourage others
Person Specification
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 A Levels (including biology or human biology) or equivalent
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- Competency in nutritional assessment of patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a dietetic assistant
- Hospital based experience or equal area within a fast-paced environment
- Experience interacting with members of the public
- Experience of supervising others in a work / volunteering capacity
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including IT skills (Microsoft programmes and keyboard)
- Show ability to motivate and encourage others
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
