Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' nutritional care and well-being in the community.
Part of a multidisciplinary team with a strong ethos of mentoring and development, allowing for professional growth.
Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
Access to extensive training and development opportunities, including recognized qualifications and professional career pathways.
Work in a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment, providing both administrative and patient-facing roles.
Employment with a multi-award winning NHS organisation that values its staff and promotes an exceptional workplace culture.
The chance to contribute to pioneering new ways of working within the community care sector as part of a forward-thinking health board.
Join Our Team as a Dietetic Support Worker in Cwmbrân!
Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a compassionate and organised Dietetic Support Worker to join our dynamic Community Dietetics Team. In this exciting role, you’ll have the chance to support the nutritional care of patients, focusing on enteral feeding and nutrition support. If you’re looking for a fulfilling job that combines administrative tasks with direct patient care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We value a strong work-life balance and offer flexible working options to fit your lifestyle. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team that fosters professional development and mentoring, allowing you to advance your career in a nurturing environment. With a fantastic benefits package and ongoing training opportunities, we are dedicated to helping you thrive both personally and professionally. If you’re a proactive individual with great communication skills and a passion for nutrition in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' nutritional care and well-being in the community.
Part of a multidisciplinary team with a strong ethos of mentoring and development, allowing for professional growth.
Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
Access to extensive training and development opportunities, including recognized qualifications and professional career pathways.
Work in a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment, providing both administrative and patient-facing roles.
Employment with a multi-award winning NHS organisation that values its staff and promotes an exceptional workplace culture.
The chance to contribute to pioneering new ways of working within the community care sector as part of a forward-thinking health board.
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Dietetic Support Worker- Community Dietetics Team
Would you like to help the community dietetic team provide nutritional care to patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietetic Support Worker with a Storng interest in enteral feeding, nutrition support & community Dietetics to work as part of the ABUHB Community Dietetics Team. We are an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team with a strong ethos of mentoring and development.
We rely on our support staff to help us monitor and review the nutritional intake of some of the patients under our care.
The post holder will require advanced communication skills to provide a specialist service for the patients as well as being able to effectively report on the service to key stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is organised and likes to work in a dynamic and fast paced community healthcare environment and enjoys completing administrative tasks to support patient care. There will also be opportunity to work in a patient facing capacity and therefore those who also enjoy working in a caring role, have good communication skills and can champion the importance of nutrition in the healthcare setting with enthusiasm would be an ideal fit.
You will carry out organisational or administrative tasks as designated by the registered dietitian or administrative lead e.g. register patients onthe Home Enteral Feeding system; audit, relocate and return enteral feeding pumps across the wards, stock checks of nutritional products on the ward
Whilst based at Ty Gwent in Cwmbran, this post holder will work with the team of community dietitians working across the main ABUHB hospitals. Travel to patients homes will be required.
If you think this post could be for you we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Dietetic Support Worker- Community Dietetics Team
Would you like to help the community dietetic team provide nutritional care to patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietetic Support Worker with a Storng interest in enteral feeding, nutrition support & community Dietetics to work as part of the ABUHB Community Dietetics Team. We are an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team with a strong ethos of mentoring and development.
We rely on our support staff to help us monitor and review the nutritional intake of some of the patients under our care.
The post holder will require advanced communication skills to provide a specialist service for the patients as well as being able to effectively report on the service to key stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is organised and likes to work in a dynamic and fast paced community healthcare environment and enjoys completing administrative tasks to support patient care. There will also be opportunity to work in a patient facing capacity and therefore those who also enjoy working in a caring role, have good communication skills and can champion the importance of nutrition in the healthcare setting with enthusiasm would be an ideal fit.
You will carry out organisational or administrative tasks as designated by the registered dietitian or administrative lead e.g. register patients onthe Home Enteral Feeding system; audit, relocate and return enteral feeding pumps across the wards, stock checks of nutritional products on the ward
Whilst based at Ty Gwent in Cwmbran, this post holder will work with the team of community dietitians working across the main ABUHB hospitals. Travel to patients homes will be required.
If you think this post could be for you we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Competency in written & oral communication
- Knowledge of special diets & health
Essential criteria
- Time management skills
- Ability to support Dietitians / health professional with practical tasks
- Anthropometric skills
Essential criteria
- Experience working with It systems & booking systems
- Experience working with team / independently and using own initiative
- Experience working in a carer/ healthcare setting
- Experience of group education or teaching
- expereince with anthropmetrics
Essential criteria
- Good general education English or maths GCSE or equivalent
- Level 3 qualification in healthcare or nutrition related subject or relevant experience
- Nutrition qualification
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To work as a Dietetic Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of specific skills and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. This includes listening skills and explaining dietary concepts in an understandable way.
2. Interpersonal Skills:
- Good relationship-building abilities to work collaboratively with dietitians and other health care staff, as well as to support and motivate patients.
3. Organizational Skills:
- Strong planning and time management skills to effectively manage patient records and support the dietetic team in daily tasks.
4. Knowledge of Nutritional Guidelines:
- Understanding of basic nutrition principles and dietary guidelines to provide appropriate support and information.
5. Empathy and Compassion:
- The ability to understand and respond sensitively to patients' needs, particularly in times of illness or dietary change.
6. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to assist in identifying dietary issues and suggest potential dietary changes to aid patients' health.
7. Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with using dietary assessment tools, software, or technology used in monitoring patients' nutritional intake.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Educational Background:
- While specific qualifications may not be mandatory, a background in health, nutrition, or food science can be beneficial. Relevant courses or certifications in nutrition or dietary practice may enhance your application.
2. Experience in Healthcare or Nutrition:
- Experience working in a healthcare setting or with dietary support can be advantageous. This includes working alongside dietitians or healthcare professionals.
3. Basic Food Safety Knowledge:
- Understanding safe food handling practices and hygiene standards is essential.
Personal Attributes:
1. Attention to Detail:
- Ability to accurately record dietary information and ensure compliance with dietetic standards.
2. Flexibility and Adaptability:
- Willingness to adjust to changing environments and patient needs.
3. Motivation and Enthusiasm:
- A positive attitude towards health and nutrition, with a desire to support others in their dietary choices.
4. Resilience:
- Ability to cope with the emotional demands that come with working in a healthcare setting.
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