Dietitian Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN3 4FH |
| Company: | Elysium Healthcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1205617963 |
Summary
Are you a Nutrition graduate or Dietetic Assistant looking to give your career the best start? If so, this might be for you. Join the team at Brighton & 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.
Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join a multidisciplinary team in a CAMHS Tier 4 service supporting young people aged 12 - 18 years with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder.
You will work under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian, which will see you take responsibility for supporting the day-to-day duties of the Dietetic team. This includes collecting information for the dietetic assessment, reviewing patients to ensure the agreed nutritional care plan is being followed, providing therapeutic support to patients at mealtimes and acting as the dietetic point of contact for patients and staff on the ward.
As a Dietetic Assistant, you will also participate in the preparation and updating of information and resources for individuals and groups, complete and maintain patient records and data collection in line with trust policy, and liaise with the hospitals catering department regarding menus, portion sizes and special diets.
You will be a part of an environment where there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.
Other responsibilities:
- Assist and participate in the planning and facilitation of a range of training sessions and group work.
- Collect data for audit or research purposes and record information accurately.
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.
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
- To demonstrate a basic understanding of nutrition and dietetics as it relates to eating disorders.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- Theoretical knowledge of eating disorders.
Where you will be working:
Location: 14-18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH
Working at Brighton & Hove Clinic, you will join the multidisciplinary team that provides CAMHS Tier 4 service for young people aged 12 - 18 years with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder and who may have other metals health conditions.
Combining the NICE guidelines recommended therapies, the service creates bespoke programmes that provide person-centred care to support each person’s physical, medical and mental health needs. Young people will participate in psycho-education to support their care plans, and are given the opportunity to engage in therapeutic programmes.
Working alongside the individual and their families, the MDT will collaboratively create care plans and risk assessments. You will empower individuals to manage and improve their health through their treatment within the community.
What you will get:
- Annual salary of £26,125
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc. Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
- Free meals
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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.