Assistant Dietitian Practitioner (for adult enteral feeding)

DIAGNOSTICS, CLINICAL SUPPORT & CANCER SERVICES DIVISION

Assistant Dietitian Practitioner (for Adult Enteral Feeding)

22.5 hours per week permanent

£23,949 - £26,282 per annum pro rata - Band 4

This is exciting part time role has been developed to work alongside dietitians based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to support adults that are enterally fed across North Derbyshire.

Under the supervision of a dietitian the successful candidate will assess and advise enterally fed adults and their carers.

The post holder will be supported to meet the required competencies within the first 6 months of being in post.

If you are currently working in an assistant role within an NHS hospital environment, have a Foundation degree (or the equivalent), and ideally some experience of working with adults who are enterally fed this might be the role for you.

The successful candidate will become part of our larger friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking team of 27 staff made up of dietitians, a nutrition support nurse, an assistant dietitian practitioner, and admin staff.

We are committed to supporting continuous professional development and can support the right candidate to work from home for part of the role.

This post will require Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.

Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of, We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:

• COMPASSION– treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.
• AMBITION– Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing.
• RESPECT– Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.
• ENCOURAGEMENT–Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.

Please see attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and duties of the post.