Paediatric Dietetic Assistant Practitioner | Flexible Part-Time

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to support the Paediatric Dietetics Team at North Devon Hospital. The role involves assisting in assessments, providing practical dietary advice and supporting growth measurements under registered dietitians.

The ideal candidate will have Level 4/5 qualification in nutrition or health, healthcare experience, and a collaborative, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Having a vocational qualification at Level 4 or 5, Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare, Foundation Degree, BTEC higher or HND, or equivalent relevant nutrition or health related qualification is essential.
• The ideal candidate will also have previous healthcare experience, an interest in nutrition and food and a desire to work with patients and the healthcare team.
• You need to be enthusiastic, organised, flexible and a team player.
• The role will involve supporting and assisting the registered Paediatric Dietitians in the assessment and treatment of a range of patients to provide a nutritional service in the hospital and occasionally in the community setting.

Responsibilities

• The role will involve supporting and assisting the registered Paediatric Dietitians in the assessment and treatment of a range of patients to provide a nutritional service in the hospital and occasionally in the community setting.
• It will involve working with multidisciplinary teams across a range of clinical specialisms including allergy, home tube feeding and young people with restricted diets.
• It will also include direct patient contact and delivering care according to set protocols and promote the importance of nutrition and hydration throughout the organisation and wider healthcare community.
• Training will be given and there will be an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through the Trusts Personal Development Review process.

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to support the Paediatric Dietetics Team at North Devon Hospital. The role involves assisting in assessments, providing practical dietary advice and supporting growth measurements under registered dietitians.

The ideal candidate will have Level 4/5 qualification in nutrition or health, healthcare experience, and a collaborative, flexible approach.