Healthcare Support Worker inDunfermline inDunfermline PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
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Opportunity to work within a well-respected healthcare system, NHS Scotland, contributing to the community in Dunfermline.
Involvement in innovative patient care models, such as the Dietetic Led Prescription Model for Community Enteral Tube Feeds.
Supportive work environment with regular training sessions and continuing professional development opportunities.
Engagement in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing teamwork and collaborative skills.
Flexibility in work hours, with a gradual reduction from 37.5 to 37 hours per week, improving work-life balance.
Potential for personal growth and career advancement by working with both undergraduate and graduate Dietetic students.
NHS Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Nutrition & Dietetic Service at Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline, focusing on the Nutritional Support and Prescribing Team. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, experience in direct patient contact, and a solid understanding of prescribing and pharmacy processes. Proficiency in office management, computer skills, and the ability to work effectively within a small team are essential. Responsibilities will include managing patient transitions to new dietary models, handling communications with nutrition companies and caregivers, and administering electronic prescription orders. The role includes opportunities for professional development, as the service also trains dietetic students.
Additionally, the position requires membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment, and forthcoming changes to NHS Scotland's working hours will affect the role's scheduling. The organisation is committed to equality and diversity in the workplace, encouraging applications from a broad range of candidates.
Additionally, the position requires membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment, and forthcoming changes to NHS Scotland's working hours will affect the role's scheduling. The organisation is committed to equality and diversity in the workplace, encouraging applications from a broad range of candidates.
The Nutrition & Dietetic Service is seeking an experienced Support Worker to work within the Nutritional Support and Prescribing Team at Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline.
We are looking for someone with outstanding and proven communication skills. Experience of direct patient contact is highly preferred as is knowledge of prescribing and pharmacy processes. You must have solid organisational skills and a good knowledge of office management and administration duties. Good computer skills are essential. A helpful and approachable manner and, the ability to work well as part of a small team is a critical component of the post.
The Nutrition & Dietetic Service
A Fife wide Service providing Dietetic Care to Children and Adults in both Community and Acute Hospitals. The Service is currently arranged into various clinical teams for; Acute, Adult Weight Management & Diabetes, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, Nutritional Support & Prescribing, Older People, and Infant Nutrition & Paediatrics.
Fife operates a Non-Prescribing Ordering Model (Off Script) for Oral Nutritional Supplements and, is about to embark on a unique Dietetic Led Prescription Model for Community Enteral Tube Feeds which will form a key component of this post. You will be involved in the transition of existing patients to the new model taking calls from the contracted nutrition company, patients & carers and, arranging prescriptions for the supply and delivery of nutritional products in the community via electronic ordering systems.
The Dietetic Service takes both undergraduate and graduate Dietetic students for B & C programmes each year, involving staff in the delivery and organisation of the programmes.
The Service runs regular training sessions and supports staff in their continuing professional development.
Induction and training will be provided to facilitate transition into your new role.
For informal enquiries, please contact Margy Thomson, Nutritional Support Clinical Lead - / .
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are looking for someone with outstanding and proven communication skills. Experience of direct patient contact is highly preferred as is knowledge of prescribing and pharmacy processes. You must have solid organisational skills and a good knowledge of office management and administration duties. Good computer skills are essential. A helpful and approachable manner and, the ability to work well as part of a small team is a critical component of the post.
The Nutrition & Dietetic Service
A Fife wide Service providing Dietetic Care to Children and Adults in both Community and Acute Hospitals. The Service is currently arranged into various clinical teams for; Acute, Adult Weight Management & Diabetes, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, Nutritional Support & Prescribing, Older People, and Infant Nutrition & Paediatrics.
Fife operates a Non-Prescribing Ordering Model (Off Script) for Oral Nutritional Supplements and, is about to embark on a unique Dietetic Led Prescription Model for Community Enteral Tube Feeds which will form a key component of this post. You will be involved in the transition of existing patients to the new model taking calls from the contracted nutrition company, patients & carers and, arranging prescriptions for the supply and delivery of nutritional products in the community via electronic ordering systems.
The Dietetic Service takes both undergraduate and graduate Dietetic students for B & C programmes each year, involving staff in the delivery and organisation of the programmes.
The Service runs regular training sessions and supports staff in their continuing professional development.
Induction and training will be provided to facilitate transition into your new role.
For informal enquiries, please contact Margy Thomson, Nutritional Support Clinical Lead - / .
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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