Dietetic Assistant Practitioner - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Swansea, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

To follow clinical protocols manage own caseloads of Clients To undertake specific duties, without the Dietitian present which will include: Carrying out initial interview and provision of appropriate food first advice.

Encouraging and monitoring clients to follow dietetic care plan Carrying out nutrition risk assessment including weight, height BMI and percentage weight loss.

Calculation of nutrition requirements and dietary analysis To enable, encourage, support, supervise and assist Clients who have had a treatment programme formulated by the dietitian.

These Clients will have a range of respiratory medical conditions and following clinical protocols (working under the direction of the dietitian) To deliver of structured education programmes to groups of patients or health care professionals To audit stock levels of ACBS products and supporting care homes to manage stock control efficiently and effectively