Dietetic Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 4 Dietetic Assistant post. The successful candidate will be working with the Community Adults Nutrition & Dietetic Service. You will be based at Sherwood Rise health Centre and will be expected to deliver community clinics across various health Centres in Nottingham City

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who has an interest in nutrition.

The post is both interesting and varied with a particular focus on working with malnourished patients requiring Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS). The role requires someone to show initiative and work as a member of a team. Applicants should have a responsible attitude and be able to demonstrate good communication skills.

Previous NHS and Dietetic experience is a distinct advantage.

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You will be part of an experienced team working in partnership with other stakeholders to facilitate effective patient care.

You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work methodically under pressure using your own initiative.

You will need to understand the importance of confidentiality and a strong commitment in the delivery of a high standard of care to the citizens of Nottingham

We are aprovider of NHS Community Health Services, City Care exists to support thehealth and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health andcare partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with apassion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care.

As a social enterprise we aim to addsocial value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping tomake a difference in peoples lives.

City Care valuethe benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions youbring.

City Care is anequal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on . City Care is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.

Job Purpose

• To support the Nutrition and Dietetic Services in the community including care homes and home visits.
• To support the Dietitians with the Oral Nutritional Supplement service (ONS).
• To support Dietitians with the delivery of patient group education sessions
• To support Dietitians with the delivery of nutrition related topics to other professionals
• To support the Community Diabetes team with Type 2 diabetes structured education

Dimensions

• To support the team to deliver care within job scope and national/local guidelines. This will include collection of anthropometric measurements.
• Working in collaboration with other professions. Working within legislation, policies, procedures and core values.
• You will be required to participate actively in City Cares training requirements, including in-service training and multi-agency training.
• This post has no budgetary responsibility; however, the post holder is responsible for demonstrating cost consciousness.
• You will be required to work across different bases and community settings which could include clients own home, residential or nursing homes, health centres and other community venues in the Nottingham City area.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• To undertake individual treatment and interventions with clients under the supervision of qualified staff.
• To support qualified staff with…