Community Dietetic Assistant Practitioner (Band 4)

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cannock

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to join the Specialist Adult Dietetic Service covering South Staffordshire. The role involves supporting dietitians, delivering components of nutrition care, and may include face-to-face or telephone clinics, home visits and staff training.

Based in Cannock or Tamworth with some home working; travel between venues across Staffordshire is essential.

Qualifications

Educated to minimum GCSE level or equivalent grade A-C, including English
RSA/OCR stage II - NVQ Level 3 in health and Social Care
A' level qualification or other post ideally in healthcare or nutrition
Foundation degree in relevant subject

Responsibilities

To adhere to Care Certificate standards and all other relevant guidance
To establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the Trust
To support registered dietitians to assess patients and contribute to treatment/care plans
To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver interventions and share best practice
To maintain accurate records and support team members with guidance
To ensure equipment is used safely and transported between locations
To work in non-purpose built rooms and support staff with group work/clinics as required
Under indirect supervision of a dietitian, provide advice to patients, carers and professionals