Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Bromley Healthcare; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive community health organization in England is seeking a Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to support the Dietetic Adult and Child Community Teams. The role involves providing quality care, managing caseloads, and planning nutritional interventions under guidance. Benefits include a comprehensive package with pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, and more. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community health services.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at various retailers

Responsibilities

• Support the Dietitian in providing high-quality care and evidence-based interventions.
• Plan and evaluate nutritional interventions within the framework laid down by the Dietitian.
• Manage a caseload including self-directed planning and time management.

Job description

The Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner will support the Dietetic Adult and Child Community Teams within Bromley and Bexley. The Nutrition and Dietetic department includes provision of a home enteral feed service, management of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for patients in care homes, their own homes and in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• To support the Dietitian in delivery of high level, quality care and evidence-based interventions in line with local and national guidance
• To support Dietetic intervention in both autonomous and multidisciplinary scenarios
• To plan, provide and evaluate nutritional interventions within a framework laid down by the Dietitian, in group and individual settings
• To supervise/support identified assistants and students
• To undertake administrative duties as required
• To manage a caseload, including self- directed planning and time management
• To support with clinical triage
• Contribute to the on-going development of the Assistant Practitioner role
• Dietetics Team members work with other agencies and other health professionals to promote diet, nutrition and health through health promotion initiatives, campaigning, education and training.
• Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families they serve? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley Healthcare and you will get a flavour., Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
• Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

Benefits

• We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.