Dietetic Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Nutrition and Dietetic Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Harrow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced Specialist Dietitians, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care to adults across our community services.

You will play an important role in supporting patients with a range of nutritional needs, including nutrition support, weight management, lipid management and enteral tube feeding, helping them achieve better health outcomes and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake delegated clinical administrative duties to support the delivery of the Harrow Nutrition & Dietetic Service, working independently within agreed protocols and under the supervision of Specialist Dietitians.
• To effectively manage a caseload of nutrition support patients in the community requiring weight checks.
• To support Dietitians in the delivery of training activities, including training at care homes, organising and delivering group education sessions.
• To be responsible for organising own delegated clinical workload and administrative tasks and activities.
• To be responsible for inputting clinical activity data into the relevant IT system and generate reports as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a healthcare or community setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities.
• Strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Passionate about nutrition, patient care and professional development.

Benefits:

• Competitive employment package.
• Investment in employee development and well-being.

Person Specification:

• Education/Qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy, general education. Degree in Nutrition.
• Experience: Experience of working independently within defined parameters. Experience of providing nutrition-related teaching or guidance to the public.
• Skills & Knowledge: Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint). Understanding of confidentiality and how this applies to their role.