Dietetic Healthcare Assistant Practitioner - Gastroenterology
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE1 2QP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9310-25-0792 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To be responsible for day-to-day care/treatment to patients with specific conditions (IBS) under the supervision of a registered practitioner, following a prescribed treatment pathway/care plan. Make basic judgements on patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and report findings to a registered professional. Overcome barriers to understanding, e.g. patients with hearing or cognitive impairment. Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy. Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC). Work predominately independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a registered practitioner. Work with qualified practitioners with group work/clinics as required. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies. To work within the wider disciplinary team and recognise own role within it. To promote patient independence and self-management through negotiation of dietary change following completing an assessment using existing pathways/templates.