Dietetic AssistantinBishop AucklandinBishop AucklandPUBLISHED SUN 30 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment with a diverse group of healthcare professionals including Dietitians and a Specialist Nurse.
Hands-on experience supporting enteral feeding needs for a variety of service users, including children and the elderly, enhancing interpersonal and clinical skills.
Flexible working arrangements that can support work-life balance and accommodate personal commitments.
Access to training and development opportunities, including facilitating student learning and expanding knowledge in tube care.
Involvement in service improvement initiatives that actively contribute to the sustainability of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
The chance to engage with and make a positive impact on the local community through direct patient consultations and care.
A competitive salary within the NHS pay scheme and the opportunity for career progression within the Health and Social care sector.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community? An exciting opportunity awaits you in Bishop Auckland with the County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust as a Dietetic Assistant within our dedicated Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) Team. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting people of all ages who require enteral nutrition, working closely with experienced Dietitians and a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation.
In this part-time, flexible position, you will conduct reviews with service users, providing essential consultations that feed directly into their care plans. You’ll engage with families and carers, ensuring they have the resources and equipment needed for effective nutrition management. If you’re looking for a role that not only hones your interpersonal skills but also offers continued professional development and the opportunity to advocate for service improvement, this could be the ideal fit for you. Join us in creating a healthy future for our community while enjoying the flexibility to balance your personal commitments. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career in healthcare!
In this part-time, flexible position, you will conduct reviews with service users, providing essential consultations that feed directly into their care plans. You’ll engage with families and carers, ensuring they have the resources and equipment needed for effective nutrition management. If you’re looking for a role that not only hones your interpersonal skills but also offers continued professional development and the opportunity to advocate for service improvement, this could be the ideal fit for you. Join us in creating a healthy future for our community while enjoying the flexibility to balance your personal commitments. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career in healthcare!
Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment with a diverse group of healthcare professionals including Dietitians and a Specialist Nurse.
Hands-on experience supporting enteral feeding needs for a variety of service users, including children and the elderly, enhancing interpersonal and clinical skills.
Flexible working arrangements that can support work-life balance and accommodate personal commitments.
Access to training and development opportunities, including facilitating student learning and expanding knowledge in tube care.
Involvement in service improvement initiatives that actively contribute to the sustainability of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
The chance to engage with and make a positive impact on the local community through direct patient consultations and care.
A competitive salary within the NHS pay scheme and the opportunity for career progression within the Health and Social care sector.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) Team, for a Dietetic Assistant. The successful candidate will support, and be supported by, our wider HEF team, comprising of 6 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 1 other Dietetic Assistant and Admin Assistance, and Paediatric Dietetic Team, comprising of 4 Dietitians. The role will provide the chance to utilise your interpersonal skills, working with service users, families and carers to provide a high level of care, operating within an off FP10 service. The successful candidate will also be provided with development opportunities, including facilitating student learning and extending their scope of practice into basic tube care.
As a service, we actively encourage service improvement and development. Flexible working is utilised within the service and there are opportunities for training and course attendance.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Service comprises of 6 teams including Dietitians, a Specialist Nurse, Dietetic Assistants and admin support based across 4 sites.
Main duties of the job
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
40 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9439-2425-1361
Job locations
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the enteral feeding needs of our local community by completing review consultations with service users, feeding back to the Dietitians, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure equipment provision. Please see the job description for more details
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Supporting the enteral feeding needs of our local community by completing review consultations with service users, feeding back to the Dietitians, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure equipment provision. Please see the job description for more details
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) Team, for a Dietetic Assistant. The successful candidate will support, and be supported by, our wider HEF team, comprising of 6 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 1 other Dietetic Assistant and Admin Assistance, and Paediatric Dietetic Team, comprising of 4 Dietitians. The role will provide the chance to utilise your interpersonal skills, working with service users, families and carers to provide a high level of care, operating within an off FP10 service. The successful candidate will also be provided with development opportunities, including facilitating student learning and extending their scope of practice into basic tube care.
As a service, we actively encourage service improvement and development. Flexible working is utilised within the service and there are opportunities for training and course attendance.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Service comprises of 6 teams including Dietitians, a Specialist Nurse, Dietetic Assistants and admin support based across 4 sites.
Main duties of the job
- Under guidance of the Dietitians, conduct Dietetic Assistant reviews of Home Enterally Fed individuals within our caseload. This will include children, young and older people. Reviews may be via telephone, clinic, school, care home or home visit.
- Liaise with Dietitians, Home Enterally Fed individuals and their parents/carers and our third party enteral feed provider to ensure our service users receive enteral feed and equipment
- Liaise with other local Dietetic teams when individuals move into or out of the area, to ensure seamless transition of care
- Support service development and improvement within the Nutrition and Dietetics Service
- Support and seek innovative ways of working to promote the Service's sustainability plans (in line with the Trust's sustainability policy)
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
40 weeks
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9439-2425-1361
Job locations
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the enteral feeding needs of our local community by completing review consultations with service users, feeding back to the Dietitians, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure equipment provision. Please see the job description for more details
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Supporting the enteral feeding needs of our local community by completing review consultations with service users, feeding back to the Dietitians, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure equipment provision. Please see the job description for more details
Person Specification
Special Requirements Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites and in the community to meet the requirements of the post
- Hold a good standard of general education with any Health and Social related qualification to NVQ Level 3 standard. Holds evidence of computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and ability to work independently
- Has completed NHS e-learning related to food, nutrition and hydration within last 6 months. Has evidence of learning within the clinical area of enteral tube feeding and experience of using databases
- Previous experience of working within healthcare, with ability to work both independently and as part of a team and utilise own excellent interpersonal skills
- Previous work as a healthcare assistant or carer
- Good time management and organisational skills with an understanding of the role applied for within the clinical context and an awareness of limits to own knowledge base
- Has good presentation/teaching skills and experience and confidence in leading group sessions with service users/staff. Has knowledge of a ward environment and awareness of general clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work
- Able to travel across Trust sites and in the community to meet the requirements of the post
- Hold a good standard of general education with any Health and Social related qualification to NVQ Level 3 standard. Holds evidence of computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and ability to work independently
- Has completed NHS e-learning related to food, nutrition and hydration within last 6 months. Has evidence of
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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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