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Dietetic Assistant (XR03)

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	29 Ebrill 2024
Cyflog:	£22,816 i £24,336 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£22816 - £24336 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	13 Mai 2024
Lleoliad:	Leeds, LS9 7TF
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9298-ATH-329

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To provide clinical and administrative support to dietitians working with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder works independently, but all patient related work is directed by a dietitian and conducted according to policies and procedures. 3. JOB DIMENSIONS Assists the dietitians in the provision of clinical advice to patients and carers Assists the dietitians in delivering teaching and education to patients and care providers Assists the dietitians in the provision of in-service training to healthcare staff and dietetic students Liaises with pharmacists in the control of ward stock levels of nutritional / dietary products This role requires the individual to show initiative in assisting and supporting dietetic staff Be an active member of the Dietetic out of hours service as required under the supervision of a dietitian. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential Level 3 qualification in relevant health / social care related subject GCSE English and Maths grade C minimum or Functional skills equivalent Communication skills - written, verbal and numeracy Interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team (Dietetic and MDT) Problem solving Time management Organisational skills Show initiative Adaptable Demonstrate continued professional and personal development Maintain confidentiality Experience of working in a Health care, education or Social Care setting as a carer or similar Demonstrate an awareness of Equality and Diversity Demonstrate understanding of Nutrition and Dietetics Desirable Previous experience in a healthcare setting Advanced knowledge of information technology systems Completion of the CARE certificate. Otherwise will be mandatory training requirements during the first 3 months of employment 8. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS The post holder will be expected to: Be self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic with a professional attitude Be a good team player, with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and demanding environment to meet the evolving needs of the department Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, families and carers, colleagues and all other healthcare professionals Be professional in appearance and conduct Demonstrate a willingness to undergo all training requirements necessary for the post Demonstrate good office practice in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Proactively participate in departmental development projects meetings clinical updates and audits Have a mature, pleasant, helpful and friendly nature Demonstrate the ability to communicate with empathy and understanding 9. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Understanding of Nutrition & Dietetics Awareness of Health & Safety Diversity Awareness Understanding of Safeguarding requirements Understanding of legislation, guidelines and protocols that effect the clinical area Awareness of the functional effects of the patient group in the clinical area caused by illness and / or disability 10. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Assist in the nutritional assessment and monitoring of dietetic patients by visiting specific wards and telephoning patients. This may involve the following: Measure and / or record patients weight and / or their height in the dietetic record charts Record nutritional intake from food record charts and dietary supplement usage in liaison with patients, carers or ward staff Retrieve and record biochemical results from either the medical notes or the computer system Liaise with designated in-patients on a therapeutic diet to ascertain food preferences and advise on suitable coded choices Assess individual patients compliance and consumption of prescribed dietary supplements / enteral feeds Liaise with pharmacy / wards to ensure that special feeds. supplements reach the designated patients Provide information and advice to patients and carers on the use of enteral feeding equipment prior to discharge from hospital Liaise with home enteral feeding companies and complete relevant paperwork to register new patients deliveries under dietetic guidance Amend existing patients deliveries under dietetic guidance Liaise with other health care professionals in areas outside Leeds if patients require registering with home enteral feeding companies Assist with the telephone liaison with Home Enteral Feeding Company Nurses regarding training and visits for home enteral feed patients Ensure that appropriate supply of supplements have been supplied to patient prior to their discharge Fax patient letters / prescription requests to GP surgeries, district nurses etc. and telephone to confirm receipt Liaise with other health care professionals such as district nurses or homecare nurses on behalf of the dietitians Work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent problems. Enquires encountered by home enteral feed patients (for example chasing deliveries, organising extra ancillary items etc) Using computerised dietary analysis software E.G. Microdiet and dietitian acquired information, report on the adequacy of the nutritional intake of identified patients Provide support and cover for dietetic administration duties and dietetic out-patient clinic management as required Ensure that all the product information is accurate and up-to-date within the department Advise the dietitians and carers on up to date nutritional product Support the dietitians with student and / or ward training Assist with on-going departmental audits Part5icipate in the appraisal process as an appraise and demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal development Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested, agreed with the line manager. Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. 11. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The post holder must be able to contribute effectively to work undertaken as part of a multi-disciplinary team The post holder must be able to understand the need for effective communication using skills which overcome barriers to understanding throughout the care of the patient The post holder must be able to work where appropriate in partnership with other professionals The post holder must demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communication information, advice, instruction to colleagues, patient and their relatives and carers The post holders will have regular contact with the following and must be able to communicate affectively Service Manager Line Manager Dietitians Medical Staff Nursing Staff Allied Health Professionals and Assistants/ Support Workers Other professional colleagues Patients and Carers Catering Workers Dietetic Students Internal departments External agencies