Dietitian assistant

Are you a Dietitian Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this might be for you. A vacancy has arisen at Ty Glyn Ebwy for a full-time Temporary 6 months ndash; initially with a view to permanent position. Eating disorders dietetic assistant. The post holder will become part of the hospital rsquo;s specialist multi-disciplinary team, working closely with the dietitian and the nursing team to contribute to the delivery of the dietetic service. As a Dietician Assistant you will be: Supporting the dietitian with collecting information for dietetic assessment. This will include looking at IT systems, food record charts, speaking to other healthcare professionals, schools and patients/parents/guardians and obtaining weight and height data. Reviewing patients to ensure the agreed nutritional plan is appropriate and being followed and reporting back to the dietitian if changes are identified or when you have concerns. Discussing the patient rsquo;s treatment plan and their condition/illness with the care team. Completing and maintaining patient records and data collection in line with trust policy and information governance requirements. Supporting the dietitian and nursing team with by helping to produce displays and resources. Participating in the practice of meal support for patients while providing education to ward staff regarding mealtime table set up and patient meal support. Act as the point of dietetic contact for patients on a ward level through patient key-sessions and participation in community meetings. This will require to provide trouble-shooting services for patients, carers, and staff, referring problems to the dietitian when necessary. Helping in the facilitation of groups and patient sessions involving eating outside of the clinic. Liaising with the hospital rsquo;s catering department regarding menus, portioning sizes and special diets. Representing the dietetic team in clinical or managerial meetings across the hospital during periods of colleague annual leaves or sickness absences. Supporting the completion of audits, formulating and completing actions plans from the audits so as to improve practice. To be successful in this role: General standard of education to GCSE or equivalent. Grade c/ level 4 or above in Maths/ English/Science. Evidence of previous and ongoing experience of working in a healthcare setting in a clinical capacity. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet browsing. Where you will be working: Address: Ty Glyn Ebwy, Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom, NP23 5YA Ty Glyn Ebwy is embarking on an exciting journey to expand services to women in a specialist eating disorder setting, focusing on treating eating disorders, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self-harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma. What you will get: Annual salary of GBP27,400 Pro Rata The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro Rata ndash; plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities Career development and training Pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities Autism, Children Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person rsquo;s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure