Dietetic Assistant

Job Overview

Come and join our vibrant and growing department in Wrexham and Flintshire. You will be working with a team of dietitians, with good admin support. The wider department consists of almost fifty dietitians and dietetic assistants as well as our admin team. There are good working relationships between our teams and plenty of opportunities for professional development, both within the department and in collaboration with our colleagues across North Wales. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or want to know more.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

• Making appointments for dietitians
• Carrying out patient reviews over the phone and in person under the supervision of a dietitian
• Stock management of feeds and supplements
• Admin tasks to support the dietitians
  
  

There is a strong, interconnected Dietetic team across North Wales, who meet for away days regularly, and who are in constant contact, sharing information, resources and developments wherever possible. All necessary support and supervision will be provided to the successful candidate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 or equivalent
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Degree in nutrition related subject
  
  

Experience And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience working within health, social or education settings
• Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon nutrition and hydration in adults, relevant to the role.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in clinical and/ or catering establishment
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Planning and organisational skills
• Computer skills e.g. competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data inputting experience