Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic Assistant with an interest in paediatrics to join the Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetic Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The department provides specialist Nutrition and Dietetic services across Charing Cross, St Mary’s and Hammersmith Hospitals. This post will be based at St Mary’s Hospital and will support the delivery of the Paediatric Food Allergy Service. The hours are currently worked over five weekday mornings.
The successful candidate will work closely with Paediatric Dietitians to support the provision of the food allergy service. The role includes both administrative and clinical support duties under the supervision of a registered Dietitian. Previous experience in nutrition or healthcare would be advantageous, although full support and training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
1. To assist qualified therapy staff to deliver patient care, assessment and treatment including individual and group sessions.
2. To carry out tasks, activities and responsibilities delegated by a qualified therapist. To follow instructions of treating qualified therapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan.
3. Gain valid informed consent prior to and as an ongoing process of any intervention. To work within a legal framework, under the supervision of a qualified therapist, including for those patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
4. To communicate with patients, carers and relatives to obtain specific information as directed by the therapist.
5. Care Certificate competencies will need to be achieved within six months of commencement of employment.
6. To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the legal requirements, trust guidelines and professional standard of practice.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. General Education to GCSE level including English/ equivocal English qualification.
Desirable criteria
8. Care Certificate
9. Undergone relevant theoretical and practical work-based training or holds academic/NVQ level III qualification.
10. Previous Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language or Dietetic Assistant experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Experience of working with the public.
12. Previous experience of caring for people in or outside of work
13. Demonstrates knowledge of health care delivery.
14. Experience of administrative work e.g. photocopying, filing.
15. Experience working in a team.
16. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the relevant therapy professions.
Desirable criteria
17. Previous experience of working within therapy departments.
18. Previous experience of working in hospital setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
19. Able to follow instruction and work both independently and within a team carrying out clinical and administration duties.
20. Demonstrate insight into caring/supportive role.
21. Demonstrates ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines.
22. Understanding of the therapy support worker role and its limitations and be able and willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required.
23. Knowledge of health and safety, diversity and confidentiality issues.
24. Basic IT skills
25. Organisational skills
26. Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.
27. Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.
28. Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies and procedures.
29. Good written and verbal communication skills.
30. Able to manage time and prioritise workload.
Desirable criteria
31. Experience in UK health care system.
32. Knowledge of basic administrative processes
Right to work
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