Dietetic Assistant Practitioner Eating Disorders - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To independently carry out patient assessments as designated by a Dietitian as part of clinical pathways. To provide support and assistance to the Dietitian in the assessment and treatment of complex patients.

To assess patients nutritional progress and provide advice as required under the supervision of the Dietitian Use of computerised dietary nutritional assessment programme.

Regularly discuss with the specialist dietitian input/advice provided to families and any ongoing concerns.

Safeguarding concerns to be raised immediately with supervising dietitian or head of department.

Attend multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss the management of individual patients, contribute to the on-going dietetic care and be involved in relevant strategies meeting if required.

Assist with the development of practical, written and other educational resources to support the information given to families. Liaise with GP surgeries regarding the need for prescriptions for specialist products.

Liaise with with the hospital catering service and other health professionals regarding provision of appropriate foods to meet specific dietary needs.

Interpret data from dietary analysis and compare with dietetic care plan. Identify and highlight any concerns.

Organisational ICT & administrative support for the Dietitians in their specific area To have good time keeping skills and working to deadlines Prioritise own workload balancing demands of clinical care and other professional activities.

Maintain focus on clinical priorities of workload despite frequent interruptions to concentration by other referrals, phone calls and numerous other demands on time.

Support new departmental staff and students on clinical placement. Record and submit clinical activity data according to departmental standards.