Advanced Dietetic Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are a friendly team of 10, who are proud and passionate about the work we do for our patients.

We have a dynamic and flexible approach to work, including opportunities to work from home as appropriate.

To deliver group fluid education to patients on dialysis under the supervision of the renal dietitian.
To screen patient lists by checking bloods, anthropometry and clinical information to determine whether a dietetic review is required.
To update and maintain patient electronic databases.
Order, monitor and maintain stock levels of dietetic product samples and supplies.
To generate and send prescription letters.

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and an ability to collect and record information accurately and concisely are essential.

Previous experience working as a dietetic assistant/ with patients is desirable.

You will be working with supervision from the renal dietitians in the team.

Guy's Hospital is one of the UKs leading renal hospitals. We are a large Academic Health Sciences Centre with King's College London and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

There are excellent learning opportunities for your professional development. You will be part of a team which strives to provide the best care for its patients.

The post holder will be joining a Nutrition & Dietetics Department of over 100 dietitians/staff working across Guy's, St Thomas,' the Evelina Children's Hospital and Lambeth/Southwark community services.

The department has a strong commitment to research and teaching.

For a detailed job description, please see the attached job description and person specification documents.