Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Tier 3 eating disorders service, the Service for High-risk Eating Disorders (SHED) for Cardiff and the Vale UHB and Cwm Taf UHB. The team provides a clinical service across both of these areas, and your main workplace will be at the team's office base in Cardiff Royal Infirmary. The role involves providing the SHED multi-disciplinary team with support in their clinical duties. The SHED team provides a community-based service to people who are experiencing severe eating disorders, as well as supporting clients and ward staff during local hospital admissions for the treatment of an eating disorder.
Your role will include:
- Work under own initiative to plan and prioritise own caseload of patients, with guidance and support from a Dietitian, in accordance with clinical protocols.
- Carry out reviews and therapy programmes for patients, including using computer assisted software packages.
- Monitor and encourage clients to follow their therapeutic care plan, using persuasion and guidance to increase compliance using developed communication skills.
- Carry out measurements of anthropometry such as weight, height and calculating Body Mass Index (BMI) and percentage weight loss.
- Gather relevant clinical data including anthropometry, biochemistry, dietary intake, feeding regimen and other patient related data.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will follow standard operating procedures and contribute to the aims and outcomes of the Nutrition & Dietetic Service by providing support and assistance to Dietitians working within the Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
To plan and prioritise patient caseload and implement treatment of patients in the relevant care setting i.e. acute/rehab wards, care homes and own homes, carrying out consultations for patients who need oral nutritional support or enteral tube feeding. , Supervision from Dietitians is routinely available for reference and guidance. The post holder may also support dietetic services with collection and management of data for the purposes of audit and service evaluation.
The post holder will enable, support and assist patients who are receiving individual treatment programmes which have been agreed with and planned by the Dietitians.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification NVQ/QCF level 4, equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF Level 3 plus additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or equivalent through short courses and experiences and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses
- Basic Food Hygiene course
Desirable
- Agored Cymru Dietetic Support Worker Diploma.
- Teaching or structured education qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or social care environment.
- Experience of excellent team working.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Experience of prioritising workload/caseload
Desirable
- Experience of working with Dietitians
- Experience of delivering group education.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including the use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances.
- Ability to work alone.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient/client records.
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills.
- Excellent organisational & analytical skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Numeracy skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of the roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to work with patients who have communication barriers.
- Presentation skills.
special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specific patient conditions and forms of therapy acquired through training and work experience.
- Clear understanding of the role of a Dietitian in Healthcare.
- Understanding of Healthcare procedures relating to the work area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification NVQ/QCF level 4, equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF Level 3 plus additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or equivalent through short courses and experiences and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses
- Basic Food Hygiene course
Desirable
- Agored Cymru Dietetic Support Worker Diploma.
- Teaching or structured education qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or social care environment.
- Experience of excellent team working.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Experience of prioritising workload/caseload
Desirable
- Experience of working with Dietitians
- Experience of delivering group education.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) including the use of diplomacy and persuasion in difficult circumstances.
- Ability to work alone.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient/client records.
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills.
- Excellent organisational & analytical skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Numeracy skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of the roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to work with patients who have communication barriers.
- Presentation skills.
special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specific patient conditions and forms of therapy acquired through training and work experience.
- Clear understanding of the role of a Dietitian in Healthcare.
- Understanding of Healthcare procedures relating to the work area
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).
