Dietetic Support Worker

at  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

subject to job matching
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Dietetic Support Worker to join our Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic service at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. This is based in our community team at Kingsgate House. The team comprises of an Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead, Team leader, band 7, band 6 dietitians, Dietetic Support Worker and Secretary. We are integrated service with the Acute dietetic service at Stepping Hill Hospital and patient education colleagues.
The role will be focused on providing a high standard of dietetic care to community patients requiring nutritional support. There will be opportunities working alongside dietitians in their specialist areas.
As a Support Worker you will be required to complete the Care Certificate programme. Professional development is encouraged through supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and CPD activities. Supervision is provided by senior clinical staff.
The Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic Service is based across acute and community settings. This
primarily based in the community in Stockport.
The Dietetic Support Worker assists the Dietitians in certain aspects of this work including: Liaising with the Dietitians and following plans of care for patient follow up Actively participate within group education under the supervision of the Dietitian.
Data entry regarding product orders
Assisting with the daily supply of dietetic products to patients in their own homes and working with
the enteral feeding companies
A working knowledge of different products and their clinical use is required.
Assisting selected patients on the wards to choose preferred and clinically suitable food and drinks,
under the supervision of a Dietitian.
Responsible for the service ordering of supplies and consumables. Telephone calls to nursing homes regarding residents
Electronic ordering of products
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Please refer the Job description for details