Dietetic Assistant

On-site in Oxford·Full-time·Added 17 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time.

Requirements

Work on-site in Oxford
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

The role

Job overview

Looking to build your skills as a Dietetic assistant whilst delivering vital care to children?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietetic Assistant to join our Children's Integrated Therapies team. Working under the supervision of qualified Dietitian, you will support the county wide dietetic service for tube fed children (Home Enteral Feeding) and the delivery of dietetic support.

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

Assist with the patient caseload in the community including those who are tube fed, conducting review assessments as directed by clinicians
Undertake and oversee the ordering, delivery and payment of nutritional products using the electronic registration system.
Monitor and control home enteral feeding related admin.
Support dietitians in delivering the dietetic service by undertaking related administration predominantly using IT and the electronic patient record (EMIS).
Be part of the support team with completing general office tasks. This may include answering and dealing with telephone calls, photocopying, replying to e-mails, booking appointments and general department-wide administration.
Calculate patients' intake from food record charts, which requires mathematical competence.
Liaise with patients and family/carers, nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team, for example, Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) and Occupational Therapists about the patient's nutritional plan.
With training, and achievement of appropriate levels of competencies become involved in clinical work, under the supervision of a registered dietitian.
Assist the Department Lead Administrator /admin team and cover in absence · To undertake general administrative tasks.
Participate in project work for the benefit of patients and the dietetic department.
Be involved in project work including review audits, working alongside Dietitians or other health professionals.
Participate in regular staff meetings, record action points and be an active part of the team.
Undertake regular training sessions with a colleague, learning by experience and improving working practice on an on-going basis.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria

Can demonstrate a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail and Internet
Excellent communication / interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Through previous work experience show transferable skills including dealing with the general public in a professional manner
Ability to travel between sites and visit patients in their homes

Desirable criteria

GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including Maths English and Science

desirable

Essential criteria

Can demonstrate a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail and Internet
Excellent communication / interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Can demonstrate excelThrough previous work experience show transferable skills including dealing with the general public in a professional mannerlent organisational skills

Desirable criteria

Can show a basic working knowledge of the NHS
Can demonstrate a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail and Internet

essesntial

Essential criteria

Can demonstrate a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Excellent communication / interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills

Desirable criteria

Can show a basic working knowledge of the NHS

essential

Essential criteria

Excellent communication / interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills
To be aAble to prioritise workload and meet deadlinesble to respond sympathetically to distressed relatives and patients and how to escalate
Through previous work experience show transferable skills including dealing with the general public in a professional manner