Dietetic Support Worker: Apprenticeship to Dietitian

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dietetic Support Worker based at Basildon Hospital. This role offers an apprenticeship pathway toward becoming a qualified dietitian following probation.

Carefully review the Person Specification to determine whether undergraduate or Masters-level study is required, with supervision from registered dietitians and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English and Basic/Combined Sciences required.
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, or higher, is required.
• Indicate which pathway you would be eligible for in your supporting information.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to improve their nutritional status.
• Help monitor patients as directed by the Dietitians.
• Collect clinical and other information relevant to dietetics.
• Organise and prioritise own clinical caseload.
• Communicate with patients, carers, and other health professionals, in person and via telephone.
• Assist with delivering education and health promotion activities.
• Assist with the Departmental administrative activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English and Basic/Combined Sciences

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, or higher

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dietetic Support Worker based at Basildon Hospital. This role offers an apprenticeship pathway toward becoming a qualified dietitian following probation.

Carefully review the Person Specification to determine whether undergraduate or Masters-level study is required, with supervision from registered dietitians and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.