Dietetic Assistant
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Job summary
Please note that the work within this post is for the Borough of Harrow.
A great opportunity has arisen for someone with a keen interest in Nutrition, to join the Harrow Community team based at
Alexander Avenue in Harrow.
The Harrow, Community Dietetic Service, provides an extensive GP clinic service, to all practices in Harrow, where children and Adults are seen for a range of conditions.
You will be involved in the booking of patient appointments and liaising with the GP practice staff.
The team specialises, in Home Enteral Nutrition, seeing patients in their own homes or Nursing homes across Harrow. Housebound patients are also provided with care, in their own home or care homes.
You will be involved in carrying out Home-visits, alongside a Dietitian or to carry out a weight with specialist equipment.
You will be developed to undertake dietetic reviews, under the supervision of a Dietitian.
Training Health care professionals and carrying out patient education sessions, is also a key area of work, where you may be required to support the work of the Dietitian, in delivering education or training sessions.
Harrow has a diverse population, with a wide selection of nutrition related conditions are prevalent within the Community.
A car driver is useful, but not essential to the role. However, you will have access to a shared car, for your use.
Main duties of the job
To support and help the general running of the Community dietetic services, under the guidance and supervision from the Registered Dietitian.
Following initial assessment of the patient by the dietitian the dietetic assistant may implement the nutritional care plan, review the patient and feedback to the dietitian as required. To review acceptance of nutritional products prescribed by the Dietitian and ensuring the patient is weighed regularly.
To assistant the Dietitian in delivering of training sessions and Health promotion events
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.
Details
Date posted
18 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,129 to £28,649 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
824-ONW-6642
Job locations
Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre
London
HA2 9DX
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre
London
HA2 9DX
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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