Dietetic Apprentice

Work with the dietitians and under their guidance and support to provide dietetic advice to patients Be involved in the initial and follow up nutritional assessments of patients identified by the dietitian, taking diet histories, assessing weight, monitoring nutritional screening tools and food record charts Assist the dietitians in planning, organising and monitoring patients going home on nutritional support Assist in reviewing patients nutritional intake as an inpatient, on the day units or as an outpatient Assist in the planning and co-ordination for patients being discharged on Home Enteral Feeding, including organising training of patients and liaising with relevant health professionals in the community Facilitate and run group education sessions in liaison with the dietitian e.g. to support groups or patients attending the day units Using culturally appropriate methods teach/patients/carers about nutrition so that they are equipped, as far as possible, with the knowledge and skills to introduce positive dietary and lifestyle changes Assist patients to choose from the hospital menu framework, in line with nutritional care plan designed by the dietitian Monitor and evaluate the completion of food record charts in those patients identified at risk of nutritional deficiency Regularly liaise with the dietitian regarding patients’ progress Monitor and order stock levels of stationary and nutritional products, including stock rotation both within the store room and ward level Document blood biochemistry for individual patients under the guidance of the dietitian Assist the dietitian in co-coordinating health promotion and promoting the work of the dietitians i.e. open days, information stands for staff Keep monthly statistics of all patients seen to fulfil the department’s information requirements Work with the consultant dietitian and catering department with meal tasting, auditing meal services, analysing menus and training housekeepers Provide some secretarial and administrative support to the Dietitians Typing minutes, agendas, letters, reports and other documents and filing Dealing with general telephone enquiries, and receiving and relaying messages appropriately Photocopying Communicate information as required to staff Develop and maintain patient databases, including processing of outpatient referrals and waiting lists Responsible for booking and organising outpatient dietetic clinics

Training:

Dietitian Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the post holder will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian

Employer Description:
The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. It is situated on 3 sites; two in Central London and one at Sutton in Surrey.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm with some flexibility.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Patient Confidentiality Aware