Overview
Join to apply for the 222825 Dietetic Support Worker role at NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
Are you interested in food, nutrition and health, and looking to develop your care and compassion skills in a role supporting patients who are at risk of malnutrition? This role is based in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. As a valued member of our Dietetic team, you will work with Dietitians and other health and care professionals to support the delivery of nutritional care to adult inpatients. Confidence speaking to people both in person and on the telephone will be an asset.
A good level of numeracy and literacy is needed as you will be doing simple calculations regarding weight loss, writing in case notes, and communicating via email. In return you will be supported in your training and development with regular supervision from the Dietitians.
This is a permanent role over 25 hours per week. The work pattern will be discussed further at interview but hours will be worked over 5 days.
Our dietetic team is friendly and supportive.
If you would like to find out more before you apply please contact Laura King, Lead Acute Dietitian (Email: laura.king7@nhs.scot or Phone: 01387 241022).
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of nutritional care to adult inpatients under supervision of Dietitians.
* Assist with simple weight loss calculations and maintain clear, accurate case notes and email communications.
* Engage with patients and staff to support nutrition care planning.
* Participate in training and development with regular supervision from Dietitians.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Confidence speaking with people in person and on the telephone.
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
#J-18808-Ljbffr