Candidates should possess a solid educational background, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to patient care. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, through regular supervision and involvement in quality improvement projects aimed at providing high-quality Dietetic services in a dynamic healthcare setting.
We are advertising an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Nutrition Assistant to join the Surgical Emergency Team. The Surgical Emergency Unit is a dynamic environment within which a variety of complex surgical patients, from a wide range of specialties, are treated. The service is provided across 3 acute wards, triage and ambulatory care, at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The post-holder will have the unique opportunity to work across professional boundaries as a member of the Surgical Emergency Unit and Nutrition and Dietetic teams. A Band 4 Nutrition Assistant will work autonomously, guided by Therapists, to ensure provision of excellent Dietetic care. The role involves supporting Nurses, Dietitians and other Healthcare Professionals in the identification of Malnutrition and provision of timely nutritional interventions.
The Dietetics and Surgical Emergency Unit departments are committed to developing quality services for patients. We offer regular supervision, in-service training and actively promote the personal development of all our team. Within this role, there will also be the opportunity to develop the wider team's knowledge of nutrition and partake in exciting projects designed to ensure provision of high-quality Dietetic care.
Applicants should have a good general education, a proactive attitude and well-developed interpersonal skills with an enthusiasm for excellent patient care.
Please check the Job Description and the Person Specification to ensure that you meet the essential criteria prior to applying for this post.
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Principle Purpose:
The post holder will work across professional boundaries as a member of the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) and Nutrition and Dietetic teams at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Key components of the role will include:
Supporting Surgical Dietitians, Nurses and other Healthcare Professionals in the delivery of excellent Nutrition-related care by undertaking a range of delegated and self-directed activities, including Malnutrition Screening and implementing Nutrition Care Plans.
Managing a designated caseload, evaluating patients progress and modifying interventions with supervision from clinicians.
Communicating nutrition-related information with patients, relatives, Dietitians and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
Organising, developing and executing activities designed to improve the MDTs knowledge and completion of nutritional screening and Dietetic care plans.
Working with a diverse team of Dietitians, Therapy Assistants and SEU Nurses and Care Support Workers within SEU Triage, SEU D, SEU E and SEU F.
