Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

The Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner will support the Adult Dietetic Community Team within Lewisham. The Lewisham Dietetic service includes provision of a practice based service, weight management service and management of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for patients in care homes, their own homes and in a clinic setting. This includes support, assessment, and ongoing reviews. The service to care homes will be comprehensive and include support to patients identified with malnutrition or obesity.

• To support the Dietitian in the deliveryofhigh level, quality care and evidence-based interventions in line with local and national guidance
• To support Dietetic intervention in both autonomous and multidisciplinary scenarios
• To plan, provide and evaluate nutritional interventions within a framework laid down by the Dietitian, in group and individual settings
• To supervise/support identified assistants and students
• To undertake administrative duties as required
• To manage a caseload, including self- directed planning and time management
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Assistant Practitioner role
• Dietetics Team members work with other agencies and other health professionals to promote diet, nutrition and health through health promotion initiatives, campaigning, education and training.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

• We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.