An exciting opportunity awaits! Join our Adult Nutrition and Dietetic Nutrition Support Team at Edgware Community Hospital (ECH) and make a real difference maxi in the lives of our patients.
We are seeking a Dietetic Assistant – Home Enteral Feeding Team (HEFT) & Nutrition Support to assist our specialist dietitians in providing high‑quality care to adults who require tube feeding or specialised nutritional advice, including oral nutritional supplements.
Ideal Candidates Will
* Have experience working in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or community clinic.
* Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively with others.
* Have good organisational and time‑management skills.
* Be proficient in using computer systems and software.
* Have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Previous experience in nutrition support conductivity or background knowledge or training in a nutrition‑related subject would be advantageous.
However, we are also open to candidates with transferable skills and a strong desire হয়‑learn.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSзіццаION AS THIS IS A FIXED TERM POSITION
Face to face interviews will only be considered
Responsibilities
* To provide administrative assistance and support to theшара Nutrition Support Dietetic Team.
* To effectively manage a caseload of patients in the community requiring weight checks, including booking patient appointments for group sessions or travelling to patient homes.
* To work independently under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians to undertake clinical and administrative tasks that support the development and delivery of the Nutrition Support Dietetic Service.
* To be responsible for organising own delegated clinical workload and administrative tasks and activities and to be flexible to the needs of the service.
* To be responsible for inputting clinical activity data_po an IT system and generate reports as required on a regular basis.
* To work within an agreed framework for dealing with routine and urgent clinical problems/interactions, face‑to‑face or on the telephone, seeking guidance from the Dietitians to agree action outside the framework.
* To communicate in an effective and timely way with accurate message taking from clients, carers, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals, with clear record‑keeping and dissemination of information to relevant staff.
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s limitado values – Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment – alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
* Flexible working options.
* Annual travel card loan.
* Training, support and development in your career.
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
For further details/informal visits contact: Name: Maria Simmons, Job title: Lead Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian, Email address: maria.simmons@nhs.net, Telephone number: 02083497323
Please contact Maria Simmons, Lead Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian, Tel 02083497323 or maria.simmons@nhs.net, Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm
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