Dietetic Assistant

The Dietetic Assistant is a member of the multidisciplinary team responsible for the management of patients with diverse nutritional needs. They will support patients to develop knowledge, confidence and skills to achieve their healthy weight and dietitian goals. You will be involved with collaborative research and audit, at HMP Bullingdon and linking with external agencies and will take responsibility for groups of patients, undertaking detailed assessments and nutritional screening. They will develop, implement and evaluate individual care and treatment plans ensuring appropriate nutritional intake of patients, with due consideration to dietary and cultural needs and referring to the Dietitian as appropriate. If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
  
  Evidence of willingness to learn and self-develop, including continuing professional development A non-judgmental and compassionate approach with patient centred values Ability to communicate information Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a range of stakeholders Good IT skills Knowledge of healthcare policies and best practice Proactive problem solving skills
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all
  
  Salary is up to £25,500 FTE - depending on experience., £25,500 to £25,500 a year Up to £25,500 FTE - depending on experience.