Dietetic Assisstant inShefield inShefield PUBLISHED
WED 6 NOV 2024
The Dietetic Assistant will work under the supervision of a clinical dietitian to support the nutritional needs of service users, primarily focusing on individuals with eating disorders. Responsibilities include conducting nutritional analysis using specialized software, supporting meal planning and group facilitation, and developing educational resources for clients, families, and other healthcare professionals. The role involves maintaining clinical records, assisting in training sessions, participating in team meetings, and collaborating with other health professionals.
Key tasks include:
- Assisting dietitians in working with individual or groups of service users.
- Developing and delivering accessible information and resources.
- Participating in team meetings and supporting meal times and nutrition groups.
- Using software like Nutritics for recipe and menu analysis.
- Maintaining clinical equipment and records, along with completing administrative tasks.
- Engaging in professional development through training and reflection on practice.
The role aims to ensure respectful communication and uphold the values of dignity and rights for all service users.
The Assistant is responsible for working under the direction of a Dietitian, to address the nutritional needs of service users.
The Assistant will develop competencies to carry out work that will support service users to eat well under the direction of the clinical dietitian.
The Assistant will support the eating disorder Dietitians by carrying out nutritional analysis using software designed for this, they may also support Dietitians to develop nutritional resources.
The Assistant will be based at Sheffield Eating Disorders Service and will work into the Day Service through supporting facilitation of groups and supporting mealtimes.
To assist the Dietitian to work with individual service users or groups of service users using a range of approaches.
To assist the dietitian to develop accessible information & other supportive materials/ resources for carers, families, other professionals.
To work with other registered Health Care Professionals to address the nutritional needs of service users under the direction of the dietitian.
To organise and participate in Dietetic Team meetings and in wider team meetings.
To form professional relationships with clients with eating disorders and to communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy, and culture.
To deliver planned training and facilitate group-work for service users, carers, and other health care professionals under the direction of the dietitian e.g. Support meal planning sessions with the dietitian, support nutrition group with the dietitian.
To use Nutritics to analyse individual recipes and menus under the direction of the dietitian.
About us
To uphold the values of the Trust
To ensure that the service users are treated at all times with dignity and respect and that their rights are acknowledged and protected and that complaints and suggestions are dealt with in a prompt and fair manner in accordance with the relevant policies of the Trust.
To adhere to the Policies and Standards of practice of the service.
To participate in and contribute to SHSC and Dietetic service plans and goals
To attend and contribute as appropriate to Dietetic Team meetings.
To participate in the induction of new staff.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
To keep clinical records and outcome monitoring forms in a clear and accurate manner.
To make and maintain therapy materials as required
To maintain equipment as required, e.g. weighing scales
To use computers and other communication systems to create accessible information and other resources.
To use programmes such as PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
To undertake clerical and administrative tasks such as photocopying, making up clinical files, cataloguing files, equipment, and resources.
To collect statistical data in accordance with SHSC and service policies.
To assist the Dietitian to work with individual service users or groups of service users using a range of approaches.
To assist the dietitian to develop accessible information & other supportive materials/ resources for carers, families, other professionals.
To work with other registered Health Care Professionals to address the nutritional needs of service users under the direction of the dietitian.
To organise and participate in Dietetic Team meetings and in wider team meetings.
To form professional relationships with clients with eating disorders and to communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy, and culture.
To deliver planned training and facilitate group-work for service users, carers, and other health care professionals under the direction of the dietitian e.g. Support meal planning sessions with the dietitian, support nutrition group with the dietitian.
To use Nutritics to analyse individual recipes and menus under the direction of the dietitian.
To participate in In-Service Training as identified by local needs and the tasks involved.
To attend short courses to develop, maintain, and update knowledge and skills.
To keep up to date with resources & research using websites such as Diabetes UK, BHF, NHS Choices as required
To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and appraisal.
To keep a record of your training and development activities
To participate in and contribute to SHSC and Dietetic service plans and goals
To attend and contribute as appropriate to Dietetic Team meetings.
To participate in the induction of new staff.
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