Dietetic Assistant

Are you interested in nutrition and health and are someone who would like to make a difference to the nutritional care and management of patients in hospital?. We are looking for a motivated , friendly team-player to join the dietetic team based at Broomfield hospital as a dietetic assistant for 32.5 hours/ week. This may be able to increase to full time later in the year.

This role will enable you to work closely with the Dietitians and ward staff to deliver a high standard of nutritional care . You will be involved in the collection of clinical information to assist dietetic assessment and practical aspects of implementing/ monitoring the nutritional recommendations made by the Dietitian. A key aspect of this role involves training members of the healthcare team and promoting first -line nutrition support strategies on the wards, 1. To collect relevant information for patients referred to the dietetic department to assist in the prioritisation of workload.
2. To provide assistance to the dietitians in implementing dietetic care plans for inpatients and out patients .
3. To liaise with catering staff with regards to provision of special diets and nutritional supplements, in conjunction with the dietitians
4. To liaise with pharmacy and pharmaceutical companies regarding nutritional feeds and supplements, in conjunction with the dietitians
5. With support from the dietitians, to undertake teaching and education of nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in nutrition screening and basic nutrition support
6. To update dietetic resources as required by the dietitians, We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.