Dietetic Support Worker (Bank) – Patient Care & Assessments

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is recruiting a Band 3 Dietetic Support Worker to join the Dietetic staff bank at Melrose. Following training you will assist dietitians with assessments, treatment and monitoring of patients, including administration of the clinical caseload and group sessions.

The role involves anthropometric measurements, dietary histories and calculating energy and protein intakes; work face-to-face or virtually in group and one-to-one settings.

Qualifications

• Following training and competency achievement you will assist dietitians with assessments, treatment and monitoring of patients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake anthropometric measurements, dietary histories and calculate energy and protein intakes.

Skills

Anthropometric measurements

Dietary histories

Energy and protein calculations

IT skills

Written and verbal communication

Driving licence (desirable)

Tools

IT systems

Job description

NHS Borders is recruiting a Band 3 Dietetic Support Worker to join the Dietetic staff bank at Melrose. Following training you will assist dietitians with assessments, treatment and monitoring of patients, including administration of the clinical caseload and group sessions.

The role involves anthropometric measurements, dietary histories and calculating energy and protein intakes; work face-to-face or virtually in group and one-to-one settings.