Dietetic Assistant

To carry out specific care and treatment under the guidance and delegation of the qualified staff in accordance with the dietetic care plan To be able to recognise improvements or adverse developments in the clients condition, report to supervisor and document it. To implement intervention programmes either in groups, or on an individual basis, under the supervision of a registered dietitian To organise and carry out follow up visits in the clients home, either in relation to assessment and provision of equipment or to carry out other therapeutic activity under the guidance of the registered dietetic staff. To prepare the client and environment for therapeutic intervention when required To maintain hygiene and cleanliness of all relevant clinical areas To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools, to effectively communicate with and gather information from clients/carers and feedback accurately to therapy colleagues, in order to progress any treatment programmes. This
will include clients who may have difficulties understanding or communicating, e.g.
speech difficulties. To identify when intervention with a client is appropriate and to be able to modify intervention within agreed level of competence To be aware of the local and out of area procedures for the provision of resources as required and complete referrals in liaison with relevant dietitian. To liaise directly with voluntary and other support agencies in order to gain information on available community services appropriate to clients To demonstrate understanding of the roles of other MDT members and work in partnership with them in order to contribute to MDT assessment of clients To maintain effective communication with carers in line with client confidentiality To possess basic IT and keyboard skills, enabling the use of relevant organisational IT systems necessary to fulfil the role, e.g. booking appointments or accessing email et