Dietetic Assistant in London inLondon PUBLISHED THU 3 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Dietitian Assistant
An exciting new role for a permanent, part-time post has become available at St Pancras Hospital in London.
We are looking for a motivated Dietetic Assistant to provide nutrition support on our inpatient ward and to our community patients. You would be joining a supportive and welcoming team with a commitment to continual learning and development and will work closely alongside a Band 7 Specialist Dietitian.
If you feel that you have the ability to work independently and have a caring and proactive approach to care delivery, this could be the role for you,
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early. Please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to ensure that it is considered in the selection process.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include the following:
Camden Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust provides care to a diverse and interesting population in the London Borough of Camden.
Our SCARF values influence and support all staff at all levels to provide the best quality patient care.
Together with our Trust values, our cultural framework - SCARF - is part of our way of being at CNWL.
Our cultural framework helps us all live the five elements of SCARF every day: Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Dietitian Assistant
An exciting new role for a permanent, part-time post has become available at St Pancras Hospital in London.
We are looking for a motivated Dietetic Assistant to provide nutrition support on our inpatient ward and to our community patients. You would be joining a supportive and welcoming team with a commitment to continual learning and development and will work closely alongside a Band 7 Specialist Dietitian.
If you feel that you have the ability to work independently and have a caring and proactive approach to care delivery, this could be the role for you,
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early. Please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to ensure that it is considered in the selection process.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include the following:
- To support the senior dietitian in delivering aspects of the dietetic service by reviewing, monitoring and advising patients and undertaking related administration
- To act as an intermediary between the dietetic, catering and the nursing team, enhancing communication to achieve the optimal provision of nutrition for patients in hospital
- To participate in project work for the benefit of patients
- To assist in the ordering of food/feeds and achieving optimal provision of nutrition of patients in hospital
- To draft and formulate oral nutrition support care plans with supervision from band 7 Dietitians.
Camden Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust provides care to a diverse and interesting population in the London Borough of Camden.
Our SCARF values influence and support all staff at all levels to provide the best quality patient care.
Together with our Trust values, our cultural framework - SCARF - is part of our way of being at CNWL.
Our cultural framework helps us all live the five elements of SCARF every day: Safe, Compassionate, Accountable, Reflective and Fair.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job Summary
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To assist the Dietitians to gather information to form assessments and implement care plans within the specialist treatment unit at St Pancras Hospital, patient homes and care homes as required.
- To assist the assist the Dietitian to justify and explain nutritional status and to formulate individualised treatment plans and deliver appropriate interventions
- To contribute to Nutritional Support and Enteral Tube Feeding service development, including the development of appropriate strategies, policies and guidelines.
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own clinical work and practice through the use of evidence-based projects, practice development work, audit and outcome measures.
- To be responsible for own delegated caseload of clients who are at risk of malnutrition, malnourished or enterally fed and maintain associated record.
- To work within the British Dietetic Association code of professional conduct for dietetic support workers and understand Health Professions Council standards.
- To have a working knowledge of their role in meeting clinical guidelines relevant to Dietetics and to translate these guidelines into own practice.
- To have a working knowledge of the scope of their responsibilities and when advice needs to be sought from a qualified dietitian.
- To actively participate in the Community Adult Rehabilitation Service’s in-service training programme.
- To maintain own clinical professional development as a dietetic assistant practitioner keeping abreast of new developments in practice, incorporating them into clinical practice.
- To manage a delegated caseload from dietitians and assist in the assessment and treatment of patients within the community, managing clinical time effectively by caseload prioritisation to meet service and patient needs and balancing other demands on time.
- To maintain up to date electronic diary and outcomes of all appointments as required by the service and ensure that others do likewise.
- To ensure that accurate and evaluative records of patient care are maintained in accordance with professional and service standards.
- To participate in the collection of statistical data and audit activity as required by the Manager of the Community Adult Rehabilitation Service.
- To be aware of Health and Safety aspects at work and follow trust policies as may be required including prompt reporting of incidents and ensuring safety of all equipment used, reporting faulty items and removing them from service.
- To attend regular meetings within the Community Adult Rehabilitation Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level3 / 3 A levels or equivalent
- Evidence of a good standard of education with 5 GCSE’s Grade C and above, or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.
- Nutrition or Health qualification
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting/NHS
- Demonstrate problem solving skills
- Experience of working independently and reporting back to supervisors
- Previous experience of taking classes/group work
- Experience
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To work as a Dietetic Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of formal qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Educational Background
1. Relevant Qualifications: While not always mandatory, having a qualification in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field can be beneficial. For example, a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Food and Nutrition, Health and Social Care, or a diploma in dietetics/drugs and diet could enhance your employability.
Key Skills
2. Knowledge of Nutrition: A solid understanding of basic nutritional principles, dietary guidelines, and food groups is essential. Familiarity with dietary requirements for different health conditions can be very useful.
3. Communication Skills: You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. This includes the ability to explain dietary plans and nutritional information in an understandable manner.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Being empathetic and able to build rapport with patients is critical, as you may often work with individuals who are dealing with health and dietary challenges.
5. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are necessary to manage schedules, maintain records, and keep track of dietary information and client needs.
6. Teamwork: As part of a healthcare team, you should be able to work collaboratively with dietitians, nurses, and other health professionals to provide comprehensive care.
7. Attention to Detail: Accuracy in dietary planning, food preparation, and record-keeping is crucial to ensure that patients receive appropriate nutritional support.
8. Problem-solving Skills: You may encounter various challenges in dietary management, so being able to think critically and find effective solutions is important.
9. IT Skills: Basic computer skills are important for managing patient records and using nutritional databases, as well as for communication and documentation purposes.
10. Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding food hygiene and safety regulations is vital, especially when preparing and handling food.
Experience
11. Volunteering or Work Experience: Gaining experience in a healthcare setting, hospital, or community health organization can enhance your qualifications and provide practical knowledge of the role.
12. Continuing Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing training and education, including workshops or courses related to dietetics and nutrition, can help you stay updated with the latest research and practices.
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