Job responsibilities
Are you a Dietetic Graduate or Dietetic Assistant looking to give your career the best start? If so, this might be for you. Join the team at Brighton and Hove Clinic and enjoy a rewarding career as a Dietetic Assistant, where you will provide care to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As you work 37.5 hours a week, you will join a team that provides a Children and Young People Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) for young people aged 12 up to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of eating disorder; or an eating difficulty with a co-morbid presentation for example mental or psychological issues, such as depression, OCD or anxiety or self-harm in Hove.
In this rewarding role, you will play an important part in the assessment and ongoing nutritional care of our service users. You’ll help gather key information by reviewing food records, speaking with service users, families, carers, schools and other healthcare professionals, and supporting the dietitian with height and weight monitoring. You’ll also contribute to developing patientcentred nutritional care plans and ensure all observations and updates are clearly recorded in line with trust policy and information governance standards.
Once fully trained, you will take on the role of Dining Room Host, supporting service users during mealtimes and snacks. You will observe and record mealtime behaviours, provide encouragement and guidance, and work alongside nursing staff to create a supportive environment. You will also help educate other team members in the dining room and ensure any concerns or changes are clearly communicated to the Dietitian.
This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week. Monday-Friday 7.5 hours a day.
Other responsibilities:
- Supporting the dietitian with collecting information for their assessment. This will include looking at IT systems, food record charts, speaking to other healthcare professionals, schools and patients/parents/guardians and obtaining weight and height data.
- Reviewing patients to ensure the agreed nutritional plan is appropriate and being followed and reporting back to the dietitian if changes are identified or when you have concerns.
- Supporting the dieticians with by helping to produce resources related to patient meal plans.
- Completing and maintaining patient records and data collection in line with trust policy and information governance requirements.
- Meet with the patients to discuss mealtime support needs and support the nursing team to complete meal support plans where required.
- Act as the point of dietetic contact for patients on a ward level through patient key-sessions and participation in community meetings. This will require to provide trouble-shooting services for patients, carers, and staff, referring problems to the dietitian when necessary.
- Helping in the facilitation of groups and patient sessions involving eating outside of the clinic.
- Liaising with the hospital’s catering department regarding menus, portioning sizes and special diets.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- General standard of education to GCSE or equivalent. Grade c/ level 4 or above in Maths/ English/Science.
- Evidence of previous and ongoing experience of working in a healthcare setting in a clinical capacity.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet browsing.
Where you will be working: Location: New Church Road Hove BN3 4FH
Brighton & Hove Clinic provides a Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Tier 4 Eating Disorder service for young people aged 12 up to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of eating disorder; or an eating difficulty with a co-morbid presentation for example mental health or psychological issues, such as depression, OCD or anxiety or self-harm.
What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £26,125
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free meals
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
