Dietetic Assisstant

Job description

Job responsibilities

To uphold the values of the Trust

To ensure that the service users are treated at all times with dignity and respect and that their rights are acknowledged and protected and that complaints and suggestions are dealt with in a prompt and fair manner in accordance with the relevant policies of the Trust.

To adhere to the Policies and Standards of practice of the service.

To participate in and contribute to SHSC and Dietetic service plans and goals

To attend and contribute as appropriate to Dietetic Team meetings.

To participate in the induction of new staff.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance

To keep clinical records and outcome monitoring forms in a clear and accurate manner.

To make and maintain therapy materials as required

To maintain equipment as required, e.g. weighing scales

To use computers and other communication systems to create accessible information and other resources.

To use programmes such as PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel

To undertake clerical and administrative tasks such as photocopying, making up clinical files, cataloguing files, equipment, and resources.

To collect statistical data in accordance with SHSC and service policies.

To assist the Dietitian to work with individual service users or groups of service users using a range of approaches.

To assist the dietitian to develop accessible information & other supportive materials/ resources for carers, families, other professionals.

To work with other registered Health Care Professionals to address the nutritional needs of service users under the direction of the dietitian.

To organise and participate in Dietetic Team meetings and in wider team meetings.

To form professional relationships with clients with eating disorders and to communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy, and culture.

To deliver planned training and facilitate group-work for service users, carers, and other health care professionals under the direction of the dietitian e.g. Support meal planning sessions with the dietitian, support nutrition group with the dietitian.

To use Nutritics to analyse individual recipes and menus under the direction of the dietitian.

To participate in In-Service Training as identified by local needs and the tasks involved.

To attend short courses to develop, maintain, and update knowledge and skills.

To keep up to date with resources & research using websites such as Diabetes UK, BHF, NHS Choices as required

To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and appraisal.

To keep a record of your training and development activities

To participate in and contribute to SHSC and Dietetic service plans and goals

To attend and contribute as appropriate to Dietetic Team meetings.

To participate in the induction of new staff.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oGood knowledge and ability around addressing the nutritional needs of service users under the direction of the dietitian
• oGood knowledge and understanding of mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or dementia
• oAble to organise and plan and prioritise own work activities

Desirable

• oKnowledge of working with/treating eating disorders
• oUnderstanding and practical knowledge of recovery

Training and qualifications

Essential

• oMaths and English GCSE or equivalent (e.g. functional skills; ENIC)
• oVocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma)

General

Essential

• oFlexible and adaptable to changing
• oA genuine passion and interest in working with people with complex mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or dementia

Desirable

• A good understanding of the nutritional impact eating disorders can have on a person.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sidney Street

42 Sidney Street

Shefield

S1 4RH

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)