Dietetic Support Worker
Job Description
Job summary
Applications are invited for the permanent post of Dietetic Support Worker based at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our friendly and busy team of dietitians, dietetic support workers and assistant practitioners working with the under nourished hospital population.
The role is practically based with a high emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working and communication.
The post offers learning and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be dynamic and passionate about nutrition.
You will be working to enhance the nutrition and hydration of the acute assessment unit patient population and identify patient's that are at risk of malnutrition using a nutritional risk assessment as well as supporting the dietitians and nursing staff within the service.
The role will involve collecting information including diet history, and monitoring nutritional intake; encouraging patients at risk of malnutrition to achieve an adequate nutritional intake; assisting patients to eat and drink which may require feeding at the bedside; encouraging nourishing snacks and drinks; promoting protected mealtimes, and good hydration practices.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Nutrition Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the role of nutrition in maintaining good health
Skills
Essential
- Display good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of data collection, data management, excel etc
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team and working with groups of people
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Nutrition related qualification
- IT/word processing qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales (UHW)
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
