Job summary
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) in the Home Enteral Feeding Team (HEFT).
The Home Enteral Feeding Team, based in the Nutrition and Dietetic Department are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (DAP).
This permanent post would be suitable for someone with a foundation degree/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in health/social care or a science, with care experience and an interest in nutrition support. The candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, take direction and be a team player.
The candidate will be provided with full training from both Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Enteral Nutrition Nurse Specialists (ENNS) to excel in this role and, for the right candidate opportunities to further their education with the local university.
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance of our clinicians the successful applicant will be upskilled in identifying, monitoring and supporting nutritional treatments for patients experiencing malnutrition. You will also help deliver clinical and educational tasks undertaken by ENNS and will gain some delegated responsibilities from both RDs and ENNS as well as participating in audits, service developments and research projects. You will also support and work alongside the Dietetic Support Workers (DSWs) within the team, under the guidance of a dedicated Team Lead.
We operate a service Monday to Friday between the core hours of 8.30am-4.30pm, and can offer flexible working hours. Due to the nature of this community role, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
About us
You will join an award winning, busy, energetic, friendly and growing team of Specialist Dietitians, Enteral Nutrition Nurse Specialists, Dietetic Support Workers, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Administration & Clerical staff. You will have the support of both an experienced Team Manager and dedicated Dietitian Training Lead.
The team is based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, but covers a countywide service and sits within a bustling and friendly Nutrition and Dietetic Department. The successful post holder would be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, but will be mobile for several of your working hours.
The department has excellent mobile computer facilities and we encourage the use of the flexible working system in place.
Reasonably priced hospital accommodation may be available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the County wide Home Enteral Feeding Team service (HEFT); providing, coordinating, developing and auditing/evaluating evidence based dietetic care to both adult and paediatric patients with complex medical and nutritional needs requiring enteral nutrition support in the community.
To work effectively alongside other health professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
For further information contact Sarah Williams Dietitian Training Lead, 0300 4225645.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the County wide Home Enteral Feeding Team service (HEFT); providing, coordinating, developing and auditing/evaluating evidence based dietetic care to both adult and paediatric patients with complex medical and nutritional needs requiring enteral nutrition support in the community.
To work effectively alongside other health professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
For further information contact Sarah Williams Dietitian Training Lead, 0300 4225645.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
Essential
- Foundation degree/NVQ level 4 or equivalent in health/social care or science.
- Experience of healthcare/public sector/educational settings
- Information Technology literate, capable with MS Office and Internet-based applications and an understanding of and experience in application of IT to support clinical practice
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Teaching and training experience
Experience, Skills, Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of nutrition and dietetics for the prevention and treatment of disease
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of applied nutrition, food skills and food system management
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of physiology, biochemistry and infection control appropriate to the role
- Excellent interpersonal, team working & oral communication skills,
- Write clear, accurate letters, audits and reports in a timely manner
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality
- Show they are self-motivated with attention to detail
- Be committed to personal development
- Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible
- Prioritise workloads and be able to work unsupervised where necessary
- Demonstrate behaviours of care, compassion, kindness and respect for others
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
Essential
- Foundation degree/NVQ level 4 or equivalent in health/social care or science.
- Experience of healthcare/public sector/educational settings
- Information Technology literate, capable with MS Office and Internet-based applications and an understanding of and experience in application of IT to support clinical practice
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Teaching and training experience
Experience, Skills, Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of nutrition and dietetics for the prevention and treatment of disease
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of applied nutrition, food skills and food system management
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of physiology, biochemistry and infection control appropriate to the role
- Excellent interpersonal, team working & oral communication skills,
- Write clear, accurate letters, audits and reports in a timely manner
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Understanding of information governance and confidentiality
- Show they are self-motivated with attention to detail
- Be committed to personal development
- Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible
- Prioritise workloads and be able to work unsupervised where necessary
- Demonstrate behaviours of care, compassion, kindness and respect for others
Desirable
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).
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).
