Dietitians Assistant Practicioner

+ To support the registered dietitians in providing a quality dietetic service to inpatients, outpatients and group teaching sessions.
+ To assist dietitians in the review of patients, face to face and via telephone.
+ To deliver on elements of delegated dietetic care within agreed scope of practice under the supervision of a dietitian.
+ To provide non-clinical support to the dietitians, e.g. maintaining department resources, inputting of data, general admin duties, filling home enteral feed forms.
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+ Cover workload of other dietetic support workers, e.g. during leave.
+ Support the dietitians in normal activities undertaken by department - MDT working, projects, meetings, service developments, audits & research, developing resources, training other health professionals, + To support the registered dietitians in providing a quality dietetic service to inpatients, outpatients and group teaching sessions.
+ To assist dietitians in the review of patients, face to face and via telephone.
+ To deliver on elements of delegated dietetic care within agreed scope of practice under the supervision of a dietitian.
+ To provide non-clinical support to the dietitians, e.g. maintaining department resources, inputting of data, general admin duties, filling home enteral feed forms.
+ Cover workload of other dietetic support workers, e.g. during leave.Support the dietitians in normal activities undertaken by department - MDT working, projects, meetings, service developments, audits & research, developing resources, training other health professionals
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly team at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH).

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

You will be working with a small team of dietitians and a support worker to help deliver an excellent service by supporting registered staff.
No previous Dietitians Assistant Practitioner (DAP) experience is needed as training and competencies will be provided.
We are hoping for 5 short days which could be family friendly but this is negotiable for the right candidate.
PRH is a friendly, district general hospital that is part of the large University Hospitals Sussex Trust. It is in the leafy town of Haywards Heath which is on the edge of the Southdowns, has great schools and good links to London and Brighton, At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.