Job summary
Bank Community Dietetics Support Worker
Department: Nutrition & Dietetics
Band 3 - £24,071-25,674 per annum pro rata
Hours: Bank - Up to 37.5 hrs per week - part time hours will also be considered
We are looking for an enthusiastic, team player with good communication skills to join our friendly nutrition and dietetic team based at Milton Keynes University Hospital.You will be supporting the community dietetic team who provide a dietetic service to patients in their homes and care homes.We will give you training and ongoing support to develop necessary knowledge and skills. The role is varied and will include speaking with patients, carers and other health care professionals to ensure patients' nutritional care is provided. A good working knowledge of Word, Excel, internet and email is required, and an interest in food and nutrition desirable, especially if you are looking to explore a career in Dietetics.
The community adult dietetic team is part of the wider Nutrition and Dietetic Department, made up of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers and admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services. We have excellent support staff and take students for clinical placements.
For further information, please contact Lead Dietitians for Adult Community - Ciara Mackie (Ciara.Mackie@mkuh.nhs.uk) or Philippa Rice-Grubb (Philippa.Rice-Grubb@mkuh.nhs.uk)
Interview date: w/c 9th December 2024
Main duties of the job
This is great opportunity to join a forward-thinking department and support a busy team to provide excellent patient care.
To work under the direct supervision of the community dietitians.
The job will include a mixture of administrative and clinical work, supporting the community dietetic team.
All training/knowledge required for this role will be carried out by your supervising dietitians in the induction period.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Job description
Job responsibilities
ClinicalFollowing training: To communicate nutrition care plan to patients and/or patients families and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
To attend multidisciplinary team meetings on behalf of the dietitian
Professional To take responsibility for checking the supply and availability of diet-sheets and other resources within the department. To take responsibility for updating information on the nutritional computer programme under guidance from the supervising dietitian.
Organisational To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures. To communicate clearly and sensitively to all key working relationships and groups whether it is verbally, written or electronically.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ClinicalFollowing training: To communicate nutrition care plan to patients and/or patients families and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
To attend multidisciplinary team meetings on behalf of the dietitian
Professional To take responsibility for checking the supply and availability of diet-sheets and other resources within the department. To take responsibility for updating information on the nutritional computer programme under guidance from the supervising dietitian.
Organisational To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures. To communicate clearly and sensitively to all key working relationships and groups whether it is verbally, written or electronically.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good general education
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, internet, e-mail
Desirable
- Further computer literacy
- Knowledge of dietetic practices, nutritional care: acquired through a combination of formal training and experience, NVQ3 or equivalent (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team and of developing effective working relationships with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working in the health or care sector
Skills
Essential
- Comfortable in surroundings where people are unwell
- Excellent command of the English language, written and oral
- Good verbal communication
- Good organisational skills, able to prioritise own workload
- Provides good attention to detail
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to deal tactfully with distressed, difficult or abusive patients or relatives on the telephone
- Polite, courteous and friendly
- Has a positive, 'can-do' attitude
- Reliable
- Flexible and willing to learn
- Confident to visit people in their own homes
- Willing to be trained and developed
- Methodical and happy to create and maintain administrative systems
- Uses initiative
- Legible and accurate writing
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate well with all members of the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good general education
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, internet, e-mail
Desirable
- Further computer literacy
- Knowledge of dietetic practices, nutritional care: acquired through a combination of formal training and experience, NVQ3 or equivalent (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team and of developing effective working relationships with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of working in the health or care sector
Skills
Essential
- Comfortable in surroundings where people are unwell
- Excellent command of the English language, written and oral
- Good verbal communication
- Good organisational skills, able to prioritise own workload
- Provides good attention to detail
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to deal tactfully with distressed, difficult or abusive patients or relatives on the telephone
- Polite, courteous and friendly
- Has a positive, 'can-do' attitude
- Reliable
- Flexible and willing to learn
- Confident to visit people in their own homes
- Willing to be trained and developed
- Methodical and happy to create and maintain administrative systems
- Uses initiative
- Legible and accurate writing
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate well with all members of the multidisciplinary team
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.
